Audi A5 2008 vs Audi A6 2004
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 15 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi Q5 | Used also on Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi A6 2004 3.0 engine: The car engine may require significant maintenance and part replacements as mileage increases. Between 200,000 and 300,000 km, the costly timing chain might need replacement, while the drive belt has a shorter ... More about Audi A6 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A5 is smaller. Audi A5 is 30 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A5 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 546 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
829 litres | no data | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Audi A5 has 91 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.6 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`150 | 2`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 150 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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