Audi A6 2014 vs Audi A5 2016
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
| Audi A6 and Audi A5 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.1 | |
| Audi A6 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A7, Porsche Macan | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A5 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: | 4.93 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.39 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 20 cm longer than the Audi A5, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 480 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 50 litres more trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`175 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A5 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | 27 400 | |
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