Audi A6 1997 vs Audi A6 2001

 
Audi A6
1997 - 2000
Audi A6
2001 - 2004
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.8 Petrol2.7 Petrol

Performance

Power: 193 HP250 HP
Torque: 280 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.4 seconds7.4 seconds
Audi A6 2001 is a more dynamic driving.
Audi A6 1997 engine produces 57 HP less power than Audi A6 2001, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Audi A6 2001. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 1997 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.612.2
Real fuel consumption: 11.6 l/100km13.1 l/100km
The Audi A6 1997 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Audi A6 1997 consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 1997 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6 2001.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 660 km in combined cycle570 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway790 km on highway
600 km with real consumption530 km with real consumption
Audi A6 1997 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

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

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 km280'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A6 1997 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 3 years5 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8Used only for this car
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 m4.80 m
Width: 1.81 m1.81 m
Height: 1.45 m1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 1997 and Audi A6 2001 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 551 litres434 litres
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 meters11.7 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`0852`255
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
Average price (€): 14001800
Rating in user reviews: 7.8/10 8.0/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A6 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Audi A6 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • has 4x4 drive
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