Car comparison

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDIvsRenault Talisman 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 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2023
VS

Renault Talisman

2.0 Blue dCi

200 hp1997 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020

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
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,645 kg
    3,627 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    124 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIRenaultTalisman2.0 Blue dCi
Power
204hp152kW
200hp149kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Gross weight
2,255kg4,971lb
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
80.4s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
85.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
27.7s
Calculated
31.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,340km833mi
Calculated
959km596mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,849mm191in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,463mm58in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,809mm111in
Front track
1,630mm64in
-
Rear track
1,617mm64in
-
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
530L
608L
Max trunk volume-
1,022L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
47L
CO2 emissions
124g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIRenaultTalisman2.0 Blue dCi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.7 s
31.6 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
2.9 s
3.0 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
11.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
149 km/h
92 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
RenaultTalisman2.0 Blue dCi
200 hp
149 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Renault Talisman 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
RenaultTalisman2.0 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
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
RenaultTalisman2.0 Blue dCi
1,645 kg
3,627 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
RenaultTalisman2.0 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 TDI8.1 s
RenaultTalisman2.0 Blue dCi8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI and Renault Talisman 2.0 Blue dCi: 0.8 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
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
RenaultTalisman2.0 Blue dCi
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

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
RenaultTalisman2.0 Blue dCi
122 hp/t
91 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
1,340 km
833 mi
RenaultTalisman2.0 Blue dCi
959 km
596 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
RenaultTalisman2.0 Blue dCi
200 hp
149 kW
8.9 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/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
RenaultTalisman2.0 Blue dCi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 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
4,849 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/h8.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
RenaultTalisman2.0 Blue dCi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
RenaultTalisman2.0 Blue dCi
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.9 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
RenaultTalisman2.0 Blue dCi
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)40 TDIRenaultTalisman2.0 Blue dCi
Power
204 hp
152 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.9 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
608 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,849 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Range score
1,340 km
833 mi
959 km
596 mi
CO2 score
124 g/km
-
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
608 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 2.0 Blue dCi
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 40 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 381 km (237 mi) more estimated range

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
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Renault Talisman 2.0 Blue dCi

  • Has 78 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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