Car comparison

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDIvsDS 9 1.6 PureTech

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 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2023
VS

DS 9

1.6 PureTech

225 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2020-2022

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
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,340 km
    833 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

DS 9 1.6 PureTech

  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIDS91.6 PureTech
Power
204hp152kW
225hp168kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,255kg4,971lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
80.4s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
72.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
27.7s
Calculated
28.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,340km833mi
Calculated
1,053km654mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,934mm194in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,932mm76in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,895mm114in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,566mm62in
Trunk volume
530L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
60L
CO2 emissions
124g/km
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Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDIDS 9 1.6 PureTechPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • DS 9 1.6 PureTech: 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
DS91.6 PureTech5,500 rpm1,900 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIDS91.6 PureTech
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.7 s
28.8 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
154 km/h
96 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
DS91.6 PureTech
225 hp
168 kW

DS 9 1.6 PureTech has 21 hp more than AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI and DS 9 1.6 PureTech: 21 hp (16 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
DS91.6 PureTech
300 Nm
221 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
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
DS91.6 PureTech
1,540 kg
3,395 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
DS91.6 PureTech
236 km/h
147 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 TDI8.1 s
DS91.6 PureTech8.1 s

Although DS 9 1.6 PureTech has more power, AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
DS91.6 PureTech
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI and DS 9 1.6 PureTech: 1.0 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
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
DS91.6 PureTech
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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
1,340 km
833 mi
DS91.6 PureTech
1,053 km
654 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
8.1 s
246 km/h
153 mph
DS91.6 PureTech
225 hp
168 kW
8.1 s
236 km/h
147 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/h8.1 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
DS91.6 PureTech
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,934 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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/h8.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
DS91.6 PureTech
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.1 s
DS91.6 PureTech
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.1 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
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
DS91.6 PureTech
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIDS91.6 PureTech
Power
204 hp
152 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,934 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
1,340 km
833 mi
1,053 km
654 mi
CO2 score
124 g/km
-
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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 Sedan (C8) 40 TDIDS 9 1.6 PureTech
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 288 km (179 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

DS 9 1.6 PureTech

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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