Audi A6 2001 vs Audi A6 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 255 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Audi A6 2005 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 2001 engine produces 35 HP less power than Audi A6 2005, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Audi A6 2005. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.3 l/100km | 11.4 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 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 2001 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6 2005. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A6 2001: 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 2005: 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: | 480'000 km | 360'000 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 2001 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 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. | |||
| Audi A6 2005 3.1 engine: The engine is prone to piston ring sticking and oil consumption, often requiring replacement of the pistons with forged ones. Frequent oil changes can help mitigate this issue, as can occasional high-speed ... More about Audi A6 2005 3.1 engine | |||
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`195 | 2`330 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 4000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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