Audi A6 2000 vs Audi A8 1997
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 30 HP more power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Audi A8. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.3 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | 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 A6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`280 | 2`195 | |
| 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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