Audi A6 2014 vs Audi A4 2001
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 122 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 175 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 8.0 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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: | 11 years | 8 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 Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.93 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 38 cm longer than the Audi A4, 10 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 442 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 88 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Audi A4, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`175 | 1`915 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 535 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 2000 | |
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