Dodge Magnum 2003 vs Audi A6 2006
| 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 | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 253 HP | 233 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Magnum engine produces 20 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 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 8.8 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Magnum consumes 4.2 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 630 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 1140 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 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | |
| 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 2006 3.0 engine: The camshaft is driven by a set of four chains, which means that replacement costs are high. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.52 m | |
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Dodge Magnum is larger, but slightly lower. Dodge Magnum is 9 cm longer than the Audi A6, 2 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Magnum is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 2013 litres | 560 litres | |
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Dodge Magnum has more luggage capacity. Dodge Magnum has 1453 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3600 | |
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