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:
Automatic
Automatic
Engine:
2.4 Petrol
2.8 Petrol
Performance
Power:
165 HP
174 HP
Torque:
230 NM
250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
10.7 seconds
10.2 seconds
Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 9 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 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.8
10.7
Audi A6 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 15 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
640 km in combined cycle
740 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway
1060 km on highway
Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Audi A6 1998 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A6 1998 2.4 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
5.03 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.88 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.44 m
Audi A6 is smaller, but slightly higher. Audi A6 is 23 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A6 is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
455 litres
525 litres
Audi A8 has more luggage space. Audi A6 has 70 litres less trunk space than the Audi A8.
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
12.3 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.6 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`135
2`100
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A8 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better
