Audi A6 1994 vs Volkswagen Golf 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 63 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| 1190 km with real consumption | 1110 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 770'000 km | 630'000 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi 100 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Volkswagen Vento, Seat Alhambra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 46 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 466 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1426 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A6 has 76 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Audi A6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 1`695 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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