Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 21 HP less power than Audi A6, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.3
8.4
Real fuel consumption:
9.1 l/100km
9.4 l/100km
By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
790 km in combined cycle
950 km in combined cycle
1040 km on highway
1250 km on highway
720 km with real consumption
850 km with real consumption
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Audi A4 2004: 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.
Audi A6 2005: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials.
Audi A6 2005 3.0 engine: The car engine may require significant maintenance and part replacements as mileage increases. Between 200,000 and 300,000 km, the costly timing chain might need replacement, while the drive belt has a shorter ... More about Audi A6 2005 3.0 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.59 m
4.93 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.46 m
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
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.
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.