The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI (11 - 14)
€ 117,500

€ 43,400

€ 117,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the RS6 Avant is 2.7 inches longer and 3 inches wider.
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
57.5
76.8
83.5
57.5
73.8
82.1
76.8 in
Width
73.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.5 in
Height
57.5 in
115.3
196.7
114.6
193.9
196.7 in
Length
193.9 in
115.3 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
4740 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
6041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb

Weight Difference:
981 lb
20.7 %

General
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
C8 (4K)
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

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
CHVA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
RS6 Avant
592 hp
201 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
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

RS6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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8.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.7 lb/hp
RS6 Avant
8.01 lb/hp
18.7 lb/hp
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
RS6 Avant
20 mpg
31 mpg
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
15 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 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).
145.8 kWh
RS6 Avant
217.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
452 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS6 Avant
A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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