Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 10 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.7
7.6
Audi A4 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
1050 km in combined cycle
1080 km on highway
1350 km on highway
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
630'000 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:
2 years
3 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8
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. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect.
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.
Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better.
