Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 35 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.9
6.8
Real fuel consumption:
6.7 l/100km
7.0 l/100km
By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1150 km in combined cycle
910 km in combined cycle
1450 km on highway
1190 km on highway
1190 km with real consumption
880 km with real consumption
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
770'000 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:
6 years
2 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Audi 100
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Audi A6 1994 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.42 m
Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 32 cm longer than the Audi A4, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
390 litres
390 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1250 litres
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A4.
Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better.
