Audi A6 1997 vs Audi A4 1998

 
Audi A6
1997 - 2001
Audi A4
1998 - 1999
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.5 Diesel2.5 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 150 HP150 HP
Torque: 310 NM310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.7 seconds9.4 seconds
Audi A6 and Audi A4 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.97.7
Real fuel consumption: 7.1 l/100km7.6 l/100km
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres62 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1010 km in combined cycle800 km in combined cycle
1320 km on highway1050 km on highway
980 km with real consumption810 km with real consumption
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Audi A4 1995: 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.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 2 years2 years

Dimensions

Length: 4.80 m4.48 m
Width: 1.81 m1.73 m
Height: 1.45 m1.42 m
Audi A6 is larger.
Audi A6 is 32 cm longer than the Audi A4, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 551 litres440 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage capacity.
Audi A6 has 111 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4.
Turning diameter: 11.7 meters11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Audi A4, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1102`015
Safety:
Quality:
below average

average
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.
Average price (€): 14001000
Rating in user reviews: 7.8/10 7.3/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A6 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
Audi A4 has
  • has 4x4 drive
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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