Dodge Magnum 2003 vs Audi A6 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dodge Magnum) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A6) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 253 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Magnum engine produces 28 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 110 NM less than Audi A6. Despite the higher power, Dodge Magnum reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 8.4 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Magnum consumes 4.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Magnum could require 690 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A6 2005: 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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 A6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 2005 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 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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Dodge Magnum is larger. Dodge Magnum is 9 cm longer than the Audi A6, 2 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Magnum is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 2013 litres | 565 litres | |
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Dodge Magnum has more luggage capacity. Dodge Magnum has 1448 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`455 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 4000 | |
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