The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Audi A6 1998 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 1998 engine produces 25 HP more power than Audi A6 1997, whereas torque is 42 NM more than Audi A6 1997. Thanks to more power Audi A6 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.5
8.6
Real fuel consumption:
9.5 l/100km
8.5 l/100km
The Audi A6 1997 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A6 1998 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6 1997, which means that by driving the Audi A6 1998 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 1998 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6 1997.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
820 km in combined cycle
810 km in combined cycle
1040 km on highway
1070 km on highway
730 km with real consumption
820 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
460'000 km
460'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
4 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Audi A4
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 1997 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 1998 and Audi A6 1997 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
455 litres
551 litres
Audi A6 1997 has more luggage space. Audi A6 1998 has 96 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6 1997.