Audi A4 1998 vs Audi A6 1997

 
Audi A4
1998 - 1999
Audi A6
1997 - 2001
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.5 Diesel2.5 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 150 HP150 HP
Torque: 310 NM310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.4 seconds10.8 seconds
Audi A4 and Audi A6 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.58.9
Audi A4 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 720 km in combined cycle780 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway1070 km on highway
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 1995: 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 1997: 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.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 2 years2 years

Dimensions

Length: 4.48 m4.80 m
Width: 1.73 m1.81 m
Height: 1.42 m1.45 m
Audi A4 is smaller.
Audi A4 is 32 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 440 litres551 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage space.
Audi A4 has 111 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6.
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.6 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`0602`250
Safety:
Quality:
average

below average
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.
Average price (€): 8001200
Rating in user reviews: 7.3/10 7.8/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A4 has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Audi A6 has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
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