Audi A4 2008 vs Audi A6 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 3 HP more power than Audi A6, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.9 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 135 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: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 380'000 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: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Seat Exeo | 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 2008 2.0 engine: This diesel engine is essentially a more efficient version of the well-known CAGA engine. The life of its piezo injectors depends heavily on the quality of the fuel used.
The timing belt is replaced at ... More about Audi A4 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 22 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 546 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 66 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 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`045 | 2`145 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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