Audi A5 2009 vs Audi A6 2008
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 34 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A5 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1620 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A5 is smaller. Audi A5 is 22 cm shorter than the Audi A6, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A5 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 546 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | no data | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Audi A5 has 66 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Audi A5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A5 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 6200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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