Dodge Avenger 2007 vs Audi A6 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Avenger engine produces 7 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Dodge Avenger reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Dodge Avenger is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dodge Avenger consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Dodge Avenger over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dodge Avenger consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Compass | 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. Dodge Avenger 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 A6 2004 2.4 engine: The BDW engine's timing chain, expected to be long-lasting, typically lasts only 100,000–150,000 km, depending on driving habits. If a cold engine produces a distinct rattling sound, the chain may have ... More about Audi A6 2004 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Dodge Avenger is 7 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Avenger is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 546 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Dodge Avenger has 96 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3200 | |
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