Audi A6 2000 vs Audi A6 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Audi A6 2000 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 2000 engine produces 40 HP more power than Audi A6 1996, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Audi A6 1996. Thanks to more power Audi A6 2000 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.6 | |
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The Audi A6 1996 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 2000 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6 1996, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 2000 could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 1996 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: | 330'000 km | 630'000 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 Audi A6 1996 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 3 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. Audi A6 2000 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 1996 2.5 engine: Quite reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
| Audi A6 2000 and Audi A6 1996 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 390 litres | |
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Audi A6 2000 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 2000 has 65 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6 1996. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 2000 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A6 1996. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`315 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Audi A6 2000 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 1996 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Audi A6 2000, so Audi A6 2000 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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