Audi A4 2007 vs Audi A6 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Audi A4 and Audi A6 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.5 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 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A4 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 1020 km with real consumption | 930 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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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: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A3 | 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. | |||
| Audi A6 2005 2.0 engine: The Audi BRE 2.0 TDI is a diesel engine produced from 2004 to 2008. It belongs to the older generation of Volkswagen Group 2.0 TDI units and is generally capable of decent mileage, but it has several weaknesses ... More about Audi A6 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 34 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 565 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 123 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Audi A4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`110 kg | 2`240 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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