Audi A6 1998 vs Skoda Octavia 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 40 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 5.2 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 350'000 km | 560'000 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 Skoda Octavia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 3 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 Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Toledo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Octavia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 29 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 548 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1512 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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: | 11.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`260 kg | 1`865 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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