Car comparison

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDIvsRenault Talisman · Facelift 2020 2.0 Blue dCi

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

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8)

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2023
VS

Renault Talisman · Facelift 2020

2.0 Blue dCi

200 hp1997 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-present

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,370 km
    851 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIRenaultTalismanFacelift 20202.0 Blue dCi
Power
204hp152kW
200hp149kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
2,325kg5,126lb
2,197kg4,844lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.3s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
84.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
31.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,370km851mi
Calculated
783km487mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,848mm191in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,869mm74in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,463mm58in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,808mm111in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,609mm63in
Trunk volume
530L
608L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
47L
CO2 emissions
120g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDIRenault Talisman Facelift 2020 2.0 Blue dCiPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Renault Talisman Facelift 2020 2.0 Blue dCi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI3,750-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20202.0 Blue dCi3,500 rpm1,750 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIRenaultTalismanFacelift 20202.0 Blue dCi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
31.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
3.0 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20202.0 Blue dCi
200 hp
149 kW

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI has 4 hp more than Renault Talisman Facelift 2020 2.0 Blue dCi.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Talisman Facelift 2020 2.0 Blue dCi and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20202.0 Blue dCi
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20202.0 Blue dCi
1,650 kg
3,638 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 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
246 km/h
153 mph
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20202.0 Blue dCi
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI7.6 s
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20202.0 Blue dCi8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI and Renault Talisman Facelift 2020 2.0 Blue dCi: 1.2 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 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20202.0 Blue dCi
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI and Renault Talisman Facelift 2020 2.0 Blue dCi: 1.4 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 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20202.0 Blue dCi
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
1,370 km
851 mi
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20202.0 Blue dCi
783 km
487 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
246 km/h
153 mph
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20202.0 Blue dCi
200 hp
149 kW
8.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20202.0 Blue dCi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
608 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,848 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 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 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20202.0 Blue dCi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI 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 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.6 s
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20202.0 Blue dCi
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
8.8 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 Sedan (C8)40 TDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
RenaultTalismanFacelift 20202.0 Blue dCi
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIRenaultTalismanFacelift 20202.0 Blue dCi
Power
204 hp
152 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.8 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
608 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,848 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Range score
1,370 km
851 mi
783 km
487 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
-
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
608 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 Sedan (C8) 40 TDIRenault Talisman Facelift 2020 2.0 Blue dCi
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 586 km (364 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Renault Talisman Facelift 2020 2.0 Blue dCi

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 78 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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