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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 290 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 25 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 12.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Used 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 A5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Audi A5 2009 3.2 engine: This engine continues to suffer from a range of reliability concerns, many of which stem from cost-cutting on materials. One recurring issue involves low-grade gaskets used in critical areas like valve covers, ... More about Audi A5 2009 3.2 engine Audi A6 2008 3.0 engine: The most notorious issue with this engine is excessive oil consumption caused by scoring in the cylinders. Another common contributor to oil consumption is a defective oil separator, which can also disrupt the ... More about Audi A6 2008 3.0 engine | |||
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`180 | 2`305 | |
| 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 (€): | 9000 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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