Car comparison

AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2ivsAUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

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

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AUDI RS2 Avant

2.2i

315 hp2226 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate1994-1996
VS

AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5)

4.2 V8

340 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1999-2005

Comparison overview

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AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    262 km/h
    163 mph
  • Lightest
    1,595 kg
    3,516 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    197 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    66/100

AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS2 Avant2.2iAUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
315hp235kW
340hp254kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
103.7s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
63.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
22.7s
18.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
21.9L/100 km10.7mpg US12.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
577km359mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,226cc136cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,510mm178in
4,833mm190in
Width
1,695mm67in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,386mm55in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,597mm102in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,448mm57in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,474mm58in
1,590mm63in
Trunk volume
370L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,200L
1,590L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
82L
CO2 emissions-
341g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2iAUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2i: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS2 Avant2.2i6,500 rpm3,000 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V87,000 rpm3,400 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS2 Avant2.2iAUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.7 s
18.8 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
102 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS2 Avant2.2i
315 hp
235 kW
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
340 hp
254 kW

AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 has 25 hp more than AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2i.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2i and AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS2 Avant2.2i
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS2 Avant2.2i
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
1,790 kg
3,946 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS2 Avant2.2i
262 km/h
163 mph
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
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
AUDIRS2 Avant2.2i5.4 s
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V85.8 s

Although AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 has more power, AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2i and AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS2 Avant2.2i
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS2 Avant2.2i
315 hp
235 kW
5.4 s
262 km/h
163 mph
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
340 hp
254 kW
5.8 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
AUDIRS2 Avant2.2i
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,510 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS2 Avant2.2iAUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
315 hp
235 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.8 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Fuel consumption
-
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,510 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
-
577 km
359 mi
CO2 score
-
341 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 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 S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8
Consumption14.2 L/100 km16.6 mpg US19.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.99 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,130 L563 US gal469 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,728 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS2 Avant 2.2i

  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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