Audi S6 Avant (2008 – 2011) vs Vauxhall VXR8 (2008 – 2013): specs compared
Both offer around 435 hp at most. The Vauxhall VXR8 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.0 s against 5.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 280 km/h against 249 km/h. The Audi S6 Avant uses less fuel, from 12.6 L/100 km against 15.3 L/100 km. The Vauxhall VXR8 is the lighter car, from 1,831 kg against 1,970 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
S6 Avant
2008 – 2011
|
Vauxhall
VXR8
2008 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2011 | 2008 – 2013 |
| Body style | Avant · Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 435 hp | 417 – 431 hp |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 550 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.3 s | 5.0 – 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 275 – 280 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.6 L/100 km | 15.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,938 mm | 4,940 mm |
| Width | 1,864 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,847 mm | 2,916 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,970 kg | 1,831 – 1,850 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.