Audi A6 1995 vs Audi A8 1997
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 10 HP less power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Audi A8. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.3 | |
| Audi A6 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A6 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 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: | 3 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A8 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 1995 2.5 engine: Quite reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi A6 is smaller. Audi A6 is 23 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 10 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 525 litres | |
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Audi A8 has more luggage space. Audi A6 has 135 litres less trunk space than the Audi A8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Audi A8, which means Audi A6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Audi A8 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A8, so Audi A8 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
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