Audi A4 2002 vs Audi A6 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 13 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A4 2002 1.8 engine: The main known problems for this engine are turbocharger failure, ignition issues, and unstable idle.
The turbocharger frequently fails due to oil coking in the supply lines.
The ignition coils with ... More about Audi A4 2002 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 25 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 551 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 106 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| 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`970 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above 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 (€): | 1800 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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