Audi A6 1997 vs Audi A6 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Audi A6 1997 engine produces 5 HP less power than Audi A6 2001, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Audi A6 1997 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 11.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.4 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 2001 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A6 1997 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6 2001, which means that by driving the Audi A6 1997 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 1997 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6 2001. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A6 2001: 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: | 460'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 1997 and Audi A6 2001 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 434 litres | |
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Audi A6 1997 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 1997 has 117 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6 2001. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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