Audi A6 1998 vs Audi A8 1996
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 28 HP less power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Audi A8. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 11.9 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | 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 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 | |
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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 | |
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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`240 | 2`235 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Audi A8 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so Audi A8 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
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