Audi A6 1996 vs Volkswagen Touran 2003
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 9 HP more power than Volkswagen Touran, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Volkswagen Touran. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 7.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Touran is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 930 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: | 460'000 km | 350'000 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: | 4 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Touran might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 1996 1.8 engine: This engine is known for its reliability and durability, often lasting over 450,000 km with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance, particularly using high-quality oil, is essential to maximize its lifespan and performance.
One of the most common issues is the failure of the vacuum regulator for the intake ... More about Audi A6 1996 1.8 engine Volkswagen Touran 2003 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance ... More about Volkswagen Touran 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.65 m | |
| Audi A6 is 41 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touran, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A6 is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1989 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`985 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Touran has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 465 percent more cases than Volkswagen Touran, so Volkswagen Touran quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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