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: | 180 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Audi A6 2005 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 2001 and Audi A6 2005 have the same engine power, but Audi A6 2001 torque is 10 NM less than Audi A6 2005. Audi A6 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 2001 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 2001 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 2001 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6 2005. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A6 has 4x4: 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: | 330'000 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: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | 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`280 | 2`325 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 4000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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