Audi A6 2018 vs Audi A4 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 96 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 220 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 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 A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A7 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A5, Audi Q5, Audi Q3 | |
| 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 2019 2.0 engine: The Audi 2.0 TDI from the EA288 family (engine code DETA, 190 hp) is a modern diesel designed to combine good performance with efficiency. In general it has a solid reputation and, when properly maintained, can exceed 300,000 km. Nevertheless, like most contemporary ... More about Audi A4 2019 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 18 cm longer than the Audi A4, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 460 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 70 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Audi A6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`475 kg | 2`160 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`825 kg | 1`585 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 650 kg | 575 kg | |
| Audi A6 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem more than Audi A4. Therefore, Audi A6 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 29 000 | 25 200 | |
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