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AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 50 TDI V6vsSeat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A6 Avant (C8)

50 TDI V6

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

Cupra 2.0 TSI

290 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 50 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,068 km
    663 mi
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Most powerful
    290 hp
    216 kW
  • Lightest
    1,401 kg
    3,089 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    207 hp/t
    154 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    149 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    587 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V6SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
286hp213kW
290hp216kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,401kg3,089lb
Gross weight
2,560kg5,644lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
60.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
18.7s
Calculated
19.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
328Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,068km663mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,548mm179in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,467mm58in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
565L
587L
Max trunk volume-
1,470L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
50L
CO2 emissions
155g/km
149g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 50 TDI V6Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 50 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V63,500-4,000 rpm2,250-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI5,400-6,500 rpm1,950-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V6SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.7 s
19.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
290 hp
216 kW

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI has 4 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 50 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 50 TDI V6 and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V6
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
1,401 kg
3,089 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V65.7 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI6.3 s

Although Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI has more power, AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 50 TDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 50 TDI V6 and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 50 TDI V6 and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V6
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V6
1,068 km
663 mi
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
769 km
478 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
290 hp
216 kW
6.3 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 50 TDI V6 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.7 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V6
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (C8)50 TDI V6SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
290 hp
216 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
1,401 kg
3,089 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Range score
1,068 km
663 mi
769 km
478 mi
CO2 score
155 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 50 TDI V6Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 50 TDI V6

  • Has 240 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 299 km (186 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 489 kg lighter
  • Has 56 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 22 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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