Audi A6 2014 vs Audi A4 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 62 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.0 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A7, Porsche Macan | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A3, Audi Q3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Audi A6 2014 2.0 engine: This engine, while more reliable than previous versions of the EA88 series, still has several characteristic issues. The main problems include:
Timing chain stretching. The chain typically lasts around ... More about Audi A6 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 22 cm longer than the Audi A4, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 504 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 61 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`290 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Audi A6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A4, so Audi A6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 14 200 | |
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