Audi S3 2006 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 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S3 engine produces 95 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Audi S3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.5 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S3 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S3 could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 4.22 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi S3 is smaller. Audi S3 is 71 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Audi S3 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 281 litres | 546 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Audi S3 has 265 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S3 is 1 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Audi S3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`015 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 6400 | |
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