Dodge Intrepid 1997 vs Audi A6 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 258 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Dodge Intrepid is more dynamic to drive. Dodge Intrepid engine produces 93 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Dodge Intrepid reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 5.7 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Intrepid consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Intrepid could require 510 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Chrysler Sebring | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Seat Alhambra, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
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Dodge Intrepid is larger, but slightly lower. Dodge Intrepid is 38 cm longer than the Audi A6, 9 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Intrepid is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 551 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Dodge Intrepid has 31 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. This could mean that the Dodge Intrepid uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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