Audi A4 1997 vs Audi A6 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
|
Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 32 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 44 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 9.5 | |
|
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
|
Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi 100, Audi Coupe | |
| 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 A4 1997 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A4 1997 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
|
Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 32 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 2`015 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Audi A4 has
|
Audi A6 has
| |