AUDI A6 Avant (C8)
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AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI · Stage 3vsAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI · Stage 2vsAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI · Stage 1vsAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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45 TFSI (Stage 2)
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45 TFSI (Stage 1)
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45 TFSI
Comparison overview
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AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.8 s
- Fastest top speed291 km/h181 mph
- Most powerful397 hp296 kW
- Highest torque574 Nm423 lb-ft
- Lightest1,770 kg3,902 lb
- Best power-to-weight225 hp/t167 kW/t4.5 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption9.0 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
- Largest trunk565 L
- Best overall score81/100
- Best performance score78/100
- Best economy score87/100
- Best practicality score87/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp | AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp | AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp | AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI265 hp |
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| Power | 397hp296kW+132 hp | 344hp257kW+79 hp | 313hp233kW+48 hp | 265hp198kW |
| Torque | 574Nm423lb-ft+204 Nm | 500Nm368lb-ft+130 Nm | 451Nm333lb-ft+81 Nm | 370Nm273lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,770kg3,902lb | 1,770kg3,902lb | 1,770kg3,902lb | 1,770kg3,902lb |
| Gross weight | 2,405kg5,302lb | 2,405kg5,302lb | 2,405kg5,302lb | 2,405kg5,302lb |
| Top speed | 291 km/h 181 mph | 276 km/h 171 mph | 266 km/h 165 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 54.7s99% target: 288 km/h / 179 mph-14.8 s Calculated | 58.9s99% target: 273 km/h / 170 mph-10.6 s Calculated | 61.6s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph-8.0 s Calculated | 69.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8s-1.4 s | 5.3s-0.9 s | 5.6s-0.6 s | 6.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 13.5s-6.8 s Calculated | 15.7s-4.6 s Calculated | 17.5s-2.8 s Calculated | 20.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.6s-1.3 s Calculated | 5.0s-0.9 s Calculated | 5.3s-0.6 s Calculated | 5.9s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK | 7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK | 7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK | 7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK | 9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK | 9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK | 9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.6s-1.5 s Calculated | 13.2s-1.0 s Calculated | 13.6s-0.6 s Calculated | 14.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 225hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb Calculated | 195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb Calculated | 177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb Calculated | 150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 324Nm/t217lb-ft/ton Calculated | 282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton Calculated | 255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton Calculated | 209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in |
| Length | 4,939mm194in | 4,939mm194in | 4,939mm194in | 4,939mm194in |
| Width | 1,886mm74in | 1,886mm74in | 1,886mm74in | 1,886mm74in |
| Height | 1,494mm59in | 1,494mm59in | 1,494mm59in | 1,494mm59in |
| Wheelbase | 2,924mm115in | 2,924mm115in | 2,924mm115in | 2,924mm115in |
| Front track | 1,630mm64in | 1,630mm64in | 1,630mm64in | 1,630mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,617mm64in | 1,617mm64in | 1,617mm64in | 1,617mm64in |
| Trunk volume | 565L | 565L | 565L | 565L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,680L | 1,680L | 1,680L | 1,680L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 2) 344 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 1) 313 hp: Power / Torque
- AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI 265 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 5,250-6,500 rpm | 1,600-4,300 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 5,250-6,500 rpm | 1,600-4,300 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 5,250-6,500 rpm | 1,600-4,300 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI265 hp | 5,250-6,500 rpm | 1,600-4,300 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp | AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp | AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp | AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI265 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.6 s | 5.0 s | 5.3 s | 5.9 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.8 s | 5.3 s | 5.6 s | 6.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 13.5 s | 15.7 s | 17.5 s | 20.3 s |
| Top speed | 291 km/h 181 mph | 276 km/h 171 mph | 266 km/h 165 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.4 s | 2.4 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.8 s | 6.0 s | 6.1 s | 6.4 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.5 s | 8.8 s | 9.0 s | 9.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.7 s | 11.2 s | 11.5 s | 12.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.6 s | 13.2 s | 13.6 s | 14.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 193 km/h 120 mph | 183 km/h 114 mph | 177 km/h 110 mph | 169 km/h 105 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 397 hp 296 kW |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 344 hp 257 kW |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 313 hp 233 kW |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI265 hp | 265 hp 198 kW |
AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp has 132 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI 265 hp.
The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI 265 hp and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp: 132 hp (99 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 574 Nm 423 lb-ft |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 500 Nm 368 lb-ft |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 451 Nm 333 lb-ft |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI265 hp | 370 Nm 273 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 1,770 kg 3,902 lb |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 1,770 kg 3,902 lb |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 1,770 kg 3,902 lb |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI265 hp | 1,770 kg 3,902 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 291 km/h 181 mph |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 276 km/h 171 mph |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 266 km/h 165 mph |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI265 hp | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 4.8 s |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 5.3 s |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 5.6 s |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI265 hp | 6.2 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI 265 hp: 1.4 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 2) 344 hp and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 1) 313 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI265 hp | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 225 hp/t 167 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 195 hp/t 145 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 177 hp/t 132 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI265 hp | 150 hp/t 112 kW/t 6.7 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 397 hp 296 kW | 4.8 s | 291 km/h 181 mph |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 344 hp 257 kW | 5.3 s | 276 km/h 171 mph |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 313 hp 233 kW | 5.6 s | 266 km/h 165 mph |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI265 hp | 265 hp 198 kW | 6.2 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp |
| 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp |
| 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp |
| 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI265 hp |
| 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Acceleration vs fuel consumption
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | 4.8 s |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | 5.3 s |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | 5.6 s |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI265 hp | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | 6.2 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 225 hp/t 167 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 195 hp/t 145 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 177 hp/t 132 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK |
| AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI265 hp | 150 hp/t 112 kW/t 6.7 kg/hp | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 3)397 hp | AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 2)344 hp | AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI (Stage 1)313 hp | AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI265 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 397 hp 296 kW | 344 hp 257 kW | 313 hp 233 kW | 265 hp 198 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 574 Nm 423 lb-ft | 500 Nm 368 lb-ft | 451 Nm 333 lb-ft | 370 Nm 273 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.8 s | 5.3 s | 5.6 s | 6.2 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 291 km/h 181 mph | 276 km/h 171 mph | 266 km/h 165 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,770 kg 3,902 lb | 1,770 kg 3,902 lb | 1,770 kg 3,902 lb | 1,770 kg 3,902 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Trunk score | 565 L 20.0 cu ft | 565 L 20.0 cu ft | 565 L 20.0 cu ft | 565 L 20.0 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 225 hp/t 167 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 195 hp/t 145 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp | 177 hp/t 132 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp | 150 hp/t 112 kW/t 6.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp | AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 2) 344 hp | AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 1) 313 hp | AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI 265 hp |
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| Consumption | 7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK | 7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK | 7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK | 7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.60 LC100 km | 12.60 LC100 km | 12.60 LC100 km | 12.60 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 20.28 LC100 mi | 20.28 LC100 mi | 20.28 LC100 mi | 20.28 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal | 1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal | 1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal | 1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,890 LC/year | 1,890 LC/year | 1,890 LC/year | 1,890 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 3) 397 hp
- Has 53 hp more
- Has 74 Nm more
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
- Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI (Stage 2) 344 hp
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