Audi A6 2001 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 1997 engine produces 30 HP less power than Audi A6 2001, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Audi A6 2001. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 1997 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.0
8.1
Real fuel consumption:
8.3 l/100km
9.2 l/100km
The Audi A6 1997 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 1997 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 1997 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6 2001.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
870 km in combined cycle
860 km in combined cycle
1120 km on highway
1120 km on highway
840 km with real consumption
760 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
2 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8
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. Audi A6 2001 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 1997 and Audi A6 2001 are practically the same length.
