Audi A6 2001 vs Audi A6 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Audi A6 2005 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 2001 engine produces 25 HP less power than Audi A6 2005, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Audi A6 2005. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 2001 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 2001 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6 2005, which means that by driving the Audi A6 2001 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 2001 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6 2005. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 480'000 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 2005 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Skoda Superb | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 2001 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A6 2001 is smaller, but slightly higher. Audi A6 2001 is 13 cm shorter than the Audi A6 2005, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A6 2001 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 565 litres | |
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Audi A6 2005 has more luggage space. Audi A6 2001 has 110 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6 2005. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 2001 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A6 2005. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`165 | 2`325 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A6 2005 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 2001 has serious deffects in 180 percent more cases than Audi A6 2005, so Audi A6 2005 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 4000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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