Audi A5 2011 vs Audi A6 2011
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
| Audi A5 and Audi A6 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A5 is smaller. Audi A5 is 20 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A5 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 530 litres | |
| 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): | no data | 2`330 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A5 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 12 200 | |
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