Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 19 HP more power than Audi 80, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Audi 80. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.8
10.0
The Audi 80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 120 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
740 km in combined cycle
660 km in combined cycle
980 km on highway
880 km on highway
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
460'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
3 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi 100, Audi Coupe
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi 80 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.70 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.41 m
Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 32 cm longer than the Audi 80, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
390 litres
370 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1200 litres
Audi A6 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Audi 80.
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi 80.
Audi A6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi 80, so Audi A6 quality could be a bit better.
