Audi A6 1999 vs Audi A8 1996
| 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: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 230 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 37 HP more power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi A8. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.7 | 11.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.9 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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`270 | 2`180 | |
| 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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