Audi A4 2004 vs Audi A6 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.1 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 256 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 38 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 12.2 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 960 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) | |
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Audi A4 2004: 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 2004: 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: | 360'000 km | 530'000 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 A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A4 2004 3.1 engine: The engine is prone to piston ring sticking and oil consumption, often requiring replacement of the pistons with forged ones. Frequent oil changes can help mitigate this issue, as can occasional high-speed ... More about Audi A4 2004 3.1 engine Audi A6 2004 3.0 engine: This engine is known for several recurring issues, most notably the short lifespan of ignition coils, which frequently fail and cause the engine to misfire. This issue is typically accompanied by a Check ... More about Audi A6 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 33 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 546 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
720 litres | no data | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 86 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | 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 (€): | 2600 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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