Audi A4 2001 vs Audi A6 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 7.6 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 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 11.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 11.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A4 2001: 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 2001: 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: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
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 | 434 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Audi A4 has 11 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): | 2`055 | 2`140 | |
| 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 (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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