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:
Automatic
Automatic
Engine:
2.8 Petrol
2.8 Petrol
Performance
Power:
193 HP
193 HP
Torque:
280 NM
280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
10.5 seconds
10.1 seconds
Audi A6 1998 and Audi A6 1997 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A6 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.6
11.5
Real fuel consumption:
11.7 l/100km
11.7 l/100km
By specification Audi A6 1998 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6 1997, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 1998 could require 15 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
600 km in combined cycle
600 km in combined cycle
810 km on highway
820 km on highway
590 km with real consumption
590 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Audi A6 1998: 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.
Audi A6 1997: 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:
470'000 km
460'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
3 years
3 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 1998 and Audi A6 1997 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
455 litres
434 litres
Audi A6 1998 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 1998 has 21 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6 1997.
