Kia Opirus 2003 vs Audi A6 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| 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: | 203 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 298 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Kia Opirus engine produces 26 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 68 NM more than Audi A6. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.7 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Opirus consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Opirus could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Opirus consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Terracan, Hyundai Grandeur | 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. Kia Opirus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.98 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Opirus is 6 cm longer than the Audi A6, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Opirus is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 546 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Opirus has 106 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. This could mean that the Kia Opirus uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Opirus is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Kia Opirus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`253 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3200 | |
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