Audi A4 1999 vs Audi A6 1997
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 193 HP | 193 HP | |
Torque: | 280 NM | 280 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 8 seconds | |
Audi A4 and Audi A6 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 10.8 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km | |
By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
780 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
610 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Audi A4 1999: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies the brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. Audi A6 1997: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 460'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 3 years | 3 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.48 m | 4.80 m | |
Width: | 1.73 m | 1.81 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 32 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 3 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 434 litres | |
Even though the car is shorter, Audi A4 has 6 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. The Audi A6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.7 meters | |
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Audi A4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 2`140 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | high | average | |
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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