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:
2.7 Petrol
2.8 Petrol
Performance
Power:
230 HP
174 HP
Torque:
310 NM
250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7.8 seconds
9.1 seconds
Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 56 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 1.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.5
9.9
The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
660 km in combined cycle
800 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway
1080 km on highway
Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
5.03 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.88 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.44 m
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
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`150
2`060
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A8 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better
