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AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8vsAUDI RS6 Avant (C7) · Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 performance

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

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AUDI RS6 Avant (C8)

4.0 TFSI V8

600 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2019-2025
VS

AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) · Facelift 2014

4.0 TFSI V8 performance

605 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 performance

  • Most powerful
    605 hp
    451 kW
  • Lightest
    1,950 kg
    4,299 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    310 hp/t
    231 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    223 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    781 km
    485 mi
  • Best economy score
    81/100

AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
Power
600hp447kW
605hp451kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
2,075kg4,575lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Gross weight
2,740kg6,041lb
2,580kg5,688lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
41.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
34.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
12.0s
11.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
289hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
310hp/t231kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
386Nm/t258lb-ft/ton
Calculated
385Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
624km388mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
3,993cc244cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,979mm196in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,936mm76in
Height
1,467mm58in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,915mm115in
Front track
1,668mm66in
1,662mm65in
Rear track
1,650mm65in
1,663mm65in
Trunk volume
565L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,680L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
75L
CO2 emissions
268g/km
223g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 performancePowerTorque
  • AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 performance: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V86,000-6,250 rpm2,050-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance6,100-6,800 rpm2,500-5,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.0 s
11.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
600 hp
447 kW
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
605 hp
451 kW

AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 performance has 5 hp more than AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8 and AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 performance: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
750 Nm
553 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
1,950 kg
4,299 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V83.6 s
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance3.7 s

Although AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 performance has more power, AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8 and AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 performance: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 performance and AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8: 2.1 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
624 km
388 mi
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
781 km
485 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
600 hp
447 kW
3.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
605 hp
451 kW
3.7 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
600 hp
447 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
Power
605 hp
451 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,979 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,461 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
Power
600 hp
447 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
Power
605 hp
451 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 performance 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
3.6 s
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
3.7 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
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS6 Avant (C8)4.0 TFSI V8AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
Power
600 hp
447 kW
605 hp
451 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,979 mm
196.0 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Range score
624 km
388 mi
781 km
485 mi
CO2 score
268 g/km
223 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 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 RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 performance
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 performance

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 157 km (98 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 45 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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