Car comparison

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6vsRenault Talisman 1.8 TCe

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

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8)

45 TDI V6

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
VS

Renault Talisman

1.8 TCe

225 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Renault Talisman 1.8 TCe

  • Lightest
    1,487 kg
    3,278 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    608 L
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe
Power
231hp172kW
225hp168kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,825kg4,023lb
1,487kg3,278lb
Gross weight
2,475kg5,456lb
2,064kg4,550lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
20.3s
Calculated
24.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,086km675mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,798cc110cu 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
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,609mm63in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
530L
608L
Max trunk volume-
1,022L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
51L
CO2 emissions
150g/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) 45 TDI V6Renault Talisman 1.8 TCePowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Renault Talisman 1.8 TCe: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V63,250-4,750 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm
RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe5,200 rpm1,750 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.3 s
24.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe
225 hp
168 kW

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 has 6 hp more than Renault Talisman 1.8 TCe.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Talisman 1.8 TCe and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe
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)45 TDI V6
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe
1,487 kg
3,278 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)45 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)45 TDI V66.3 s
RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 and Renault Talisman 1.8 TCe: 1.1 s.

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)45 TDI V6
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe
225 hp
168 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe
Power
231 hp
172 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
1,487 kg
3,278 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
1,086 km
675 mi
-
CO2 score
150 g/km
-
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
608 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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) 45 TDI V6
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Renault Talisman 1.8 TCe

  • Is 338 kg lighter
  • Has 25 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
  • Lowest top speed

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