The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI (08 - 11)
€ 117,500
€ 40,300
€ 117,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The RS6 Avant is 2.7 inches longer, 3.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the A6 Avant 2.8 FSI.
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
57.5
76.8
83.5
57.6
73
79.9
76.8 in
Width
73 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.5 in
Height
57.6 in
115.3
196.7
111.9
194
196.7 in
Length
194 in
115.3 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
4740 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
6041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
1047 lb
22.09 %
General
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
C8 (4K)
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
CCDA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
RS6 Avant
592 hp
187 hp
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
590 lb‑ft
at 2050 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
RS6 Avant
590 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Performance
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec
RS6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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8.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
RS6 Avant
8.01 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
28 mpg
RS6 Avant
20 mpg
28 mpg
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
15 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
395 mi
Range
524 mi
RS6 Avant
395 mi
524 mi
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Environmental Impact
217.9 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).
157.2 kWh
RS6 Avant
217.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
452 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
