Audi A4 2019 vs Audi A6 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 190 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 96 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 220 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A4 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 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: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A5, Audi Q5, Audi Q3 | Used also on Audi A7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A4 2019 2.0 engine: The Audi 2.0 TDI from the EA288 family (engine code DETA, 190 hp) is a modern diesel designed to combine good performance with efficiency. In general it has a solid reputation and, when properly maintained, can exceed 300,000 km. Nevertheless, like most contemporary ... More about Audi A4 2019 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 18 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 530 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 70 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Audi A6, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`160 kg | 2`475 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`585 kg | 1`825 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 575 kg | 650 kg | |
| Audi A4 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Audi A6. Therefore, Audi A6 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Audi A6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A4, so Audi A6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 25 200 | 29 200 | |
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