Audi A4 2012 vs Audi A6 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi A4) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A6) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 34 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 30 NM less than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 23 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 565 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1430 litres | no data | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 75 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.5 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 (kg): | 2`110 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 9200 | |
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