Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 30 HP more power than Audi A6, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.8
7.9
Real fuel consumption:
8.8 l/100km
9.3 l/100km
By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A4 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
710 km in combined cycle
880 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway
1120 km on highway
710 km with real consumption
750 km with real consumption
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential.
Dimensions
Length:
4.59 m
4.92 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.46 m
Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 33 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
546 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 86 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6.
Turning diameter:
11.1 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Audi A4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better.
