Audi A4 engine produces 19 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.6
10.8
Real fuel consumption:
10.1 l/100km
10.4 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.2 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 180 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:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
640 km in combined cycle
640 km in combined cycle
890 km on highway
850 km on highway
610 km with real consumption
670 km with real consumption
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.45 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 litres
434 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Audi A4 has 6 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. The Audi A6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter:
11.1 meters
11.7 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):
1`935
2`140
Safety:
Quality:
Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better
