Audi A5 2007 vs Audi A6 2006
| Body: | Coupe | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 255 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 10 HP more power than Audi A6, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 11.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 2.3 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 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A6 2006: 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. Allroad versions can be equipped with optional low range gears | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| 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 2007 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 2007 3.2 engine Audi A6 2006 3.1 engine: The engine is prone to piston ring sticking and oil consumption, often requiring replacement of the pistons with forged ones. Frequent oil changes can help mitigate this issue, as can occasional high-speed ... More about Audi A6 2006 3.1 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.52 m | |
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Audi A5 is smaller. Audi A5 is 31 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A5 is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 565 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
829 litres | no data | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Audi A5 has 110 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: | 1`995 kg | 2`430 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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