From the September/October 2026 issue of Car and Driver.0–150–0 mph: 24.7 secondsBase: $145,345 | As-Tested: $160,390 Power and Weight: 621 hp • 4854 lb • 7.8 lb/hp Tires: Continental SportContact 7, 285/30ZR-22 (101Y) A0 Brakes, F/R: 17.3-in vented, cross-drilled carbon-ceramic disc/14.6-in vented, cross-drilled carbon-ceramic discWith its low ride height and blacked-out trim, it's easy to overlook the mean-looking RS6 as a station wagon. A really fast station wagon. Take this 621-hp twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 longroof on a family vacation, and roadside attractions will be nothing but a blur out the windows.AdvertisementAdvertisementWhile this car would be best used on a mountain road trip to get all the benefits of its sharp chassis tuning and feature-laden interior, the Avant did not bring shame to its people in our long start-stop test.Marc Urbano and Michael Simari - Car and DriverThe Audi and its conventional eight-speed automatic had one of the simplest launch procedures. After setting the drive mode to Dynamic and the electronic stability control to Sport, there was nothing left but stomping both pedals, waiting for the "Launch Control program: activated" message, and then letting go of the brake. From there, the wagon hauled out like someone was late for violin practice and didn't want to pay a no-show fee. At the far side, the Audi's brakes, despite boasting some of the biggest front rotors in the test, delivered a so-so stop from 150 mph in 622 feet.Back to 0–150–0 Speed Test 2026You Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029
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