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

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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

  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    781 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    630 hp
    470 kW
  • Highest torque
    850 Nm
    627 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    87/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
Power
630hp470kW
605hp451kW
Torque
850Nm627lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
2,075kg4,575lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Gross weight
2,740kg6,041lb
2,580kg5,688lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
37.5s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
34.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
9.5s
Calculated
11.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.0s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
304hp/t226kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
310hp/t231kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
410Nm/t274lb-ft/ton
Calculated
385Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
575km357mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
3,993cc244cu in
Length
4,995mm197in
4,979mm196in
Width
1,951mm77in
1,936mm76in
Height
1,487mm59in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,929mm115in
2,915mm115in
Front track
1,668mm66in
1,662mm65in
Rear track
1,650mm65in
1,663mm65in
Trunk volume
548L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,658L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
75L
CO2 emissions-
223g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 performancePowerTorque
  • AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) performance 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)performance 4.0 TFSI V86,000 rpm2,300-4,500 rpm6,250 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)performance 4.0 TFSI V8AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.5 s
11.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.0 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
215 km/h
134 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)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
630 hp
470 kW
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
605 hp
451 kW

AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8 has 25 hp more than AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 performance.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 performance and AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS6 Avant (C8)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
850 Nm
627 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)performance 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)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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)performance 4.0 TFSI V83.4 s
AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance3.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8 and AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 performance: 0.3 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)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 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) performance 4.0 TFSI V8: 3.1 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)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
304 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 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)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
575 km
357 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)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
630 hp
470 kW
3.4 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
548 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,995 mm
196.7 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 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)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 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)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
3.4 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)performance 4.0 TFSI V8
304 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 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)performance 4.0 TFSI V8AUDIRS6 Avant (C7)Facelift 20144.0 TFSI V8 performance
Power
630 hp
470 kW
605 hp
451 kW
Torque
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
548 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,995 mm
196.7 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 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
575 km
357 mi
781 km
485 mi
CO2 score
-
223 g/km
Trunk score
548 L
19.4 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
304 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 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) performance 4.0 TFSI V8AUDI RS6 Avant (C7) Facelift 2014 4.0 TFSI V8 performance
Consumption12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.22 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.77 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,334 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS6 Avant (C8) performance 4.0 TFSI V8

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 206 km (128 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 17 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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