Audi A6 2004 vs Peugeot 607 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 14 HP more power than Peugeot 607, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Peugeot 607. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 10.2 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 607, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A6 has 4x4: 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: | 470'000 km | 500'000 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 Volkswagen Phaeton | Used also on Peugeot 407 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 5 cm longer than the Peugeot 607, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 546 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Peugeot 607, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`345 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 1800 | |
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