Audi A6 2001 vs Honda Accord 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.2 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: | 180 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 40 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Accord gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Civic, Honda FR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Accord might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 5 cm longer than the Honda Accord, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 576 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1657 litres | |
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Honda Accord has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A6 has 121 litres less trunk space than the Honda Accord. This could mean that the Audi A6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Honda Accord. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Accord has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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