Volkswagen Corrado 1991 vs Audi A6 1994
| Body: | Coupe | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Corrado is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Corrado engine produces 16 HP more power than Audi A6, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Corrado reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 10.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Corrado is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Corrado consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Corrado over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Corrado consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 480'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Golf | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi 80, Audi 100, Audi Coupe | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volkswagen Corrado is smaller. Volkswagen Corrado is 75 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Corrado is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | no data | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Corrado has 155 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Corrado is 0.9 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Volkswagen Corrado can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`580 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1400 | |
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