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Audi A6 Avant 4.0 TDI
Wagon · Diesel · AWD
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Audi RS4 Avant
Wagon · Gasoline · AWD
Audi A6 Avant 4.0 TDI
Car A
Audi A6 Avant 4.0 TDI
A6 Avant 4.0 TDI pairs a torque-rich V8 diesel and AWD with real family practicality. Rapid yet efficient for its class, it suits premium buyers prioritizing long-distance confidence over urban convenience.
5 seatsWagonDiesel5-star safety6.8 L/100kmAWD
Audi RS4 Avant
Car B
Audi RS4 Avant
The Audi RS4 Avant blends wagon practicality with serious performance, pairing 450 hp and AWD with a 505 L cargo bay for confident family use and road trips. It commands a premium and uses more fuel, but its acceleration and traction clearly stand out.
5 seatsWagonGasoline5-star safety450 hpAWD
Why compared different powertrainsame body typesame brandsame ranking profilesame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 73 / 72
City 25 / 18
Budget / value 47 / 40
Road trip 71 / 69
Performance 35 / 40
Cargo 41 / 38
Practical 56 / 51
Premium 64 / 67
Winter 76 / 76

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A6 Avant 4.0 TDI · Orange = Audi RS4 Avant

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A6 Avant 4.0 TDI Audi RS4 Avant
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Pros & cons

Audi A6 Avant 4.0 TDI

  • AWD stability inspires confidence in winter and on long trips
  • Huge 700 Nm torque and 4.4 s 0–100 km/h make overtakes effortless
  • 565 L cargo space and five seats fit growing-family needs
  • 6.8 L/100 km combined consumption is efficient for its class given the performance

Audi RS4 Avant

  • 450 hp and 0–100 km/h in 4.1 s for true performance
  • AWD traction adds confidence in winter and mixed weather
  • Wagon usability with 505 L trunk and seating for five
  • 600 Nm torque makes effortless motorway overtakes on road trips

Verdict

Pick Audi A6 Avant 4.0 TDI if…
Best fuel economy
Audi A6 Avant 4.0 TDI uses 6.8 L/100km vs 10.7 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Audi RS4 Avant if…
More power
Audi RS4 Avant puts out 450 hp vs 340 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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