Audi A6 2018 vs Audi Q5 2020
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi A6) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi Q5) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 54 HP more power than Audi Q5, but torque is 120 NM less than Audi Q5. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 8.8 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.66 m | |
| Audi A6 is 26 cm longer than the Audi Q5, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A6 is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi Q5, which means Audi A6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`400 kg | 2`645 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`760 kg | 1`935 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 640 kg | 710 kg | |
| Audi A6 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than Audi Q5. Therefore, Audi Q5 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 600 | 33 800 | |
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