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:
4.2 Petrol
4.2 Petrol
Performance
Power:
300 HP
300 HP
Torque:
400 NM
400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7.1 seconds
7.3 seconds
Audi A6 and Audi A8 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
13.1
13.3
Real fuel consumption:
14.2 l/100km
13.6 l/100km
By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8.
Fuel tank capacity:
82 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
620 km in combined cycle
670 km in combined cycle
850 km on highway
960 km on highway
570 km with real consumption
660 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:
4.83 m
5.03 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.88 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.44 m
Audi A6 is smaller, but slightly higher. Audi A6 is 20 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 3 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.
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.
