Honda Legend 2008 vs Audi A6 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.7 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 295 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 371 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Honda Legend is more dynamic to drive. Honda Legend engine produces 118 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 141 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Honda Legend reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 9.6 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Legend consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Legend could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda Legend engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Legend might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.99 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Legend is 7 cm longer than the Audi A6, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Legend is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 546 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Honda Legend has 94 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. This could mean that the Honda Legend uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`310 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3800 | |
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