The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 110,700

€ 42,100

€ 110,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the RS6 Avant is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.6 inches wider.
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
57.5
74.4
79.9
57.5
73.8
82.1
74.4 in
Width
73.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.5 in
Height
57.5 in
112
194
114.6
194.6
194 in
Length
194.6 in
112 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
4630 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
937 lb
20.24 %

General
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
C6 (4F)
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BUH
Engine Code
CYGA
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
4
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
RS6 Avant
572 hp
187 hp
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
RS6 Avant
479 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

RS6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
RS6 Avant
8.09 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
38 mpg
RS6 Avant
17 mpg
38 mpg
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
12 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
355 mi
Range
651 mi
RS6 Avant
355 mi
651 mi
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
265.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
117.5 kWh
RS6 Avant
265.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft