Audi A6 1998 vs Nissan Primera 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 60 HP more power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 133 NM more than Nissan Primera. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.7 | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
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 | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.41 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 22 cm longer than the Nissan Primera, 9 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1650 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 25 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Nissan Primera, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Nissan Primera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Nissan Primera, so Nissan Primera quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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