Audi A6 2005 vs Audi A4 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 23 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 8.8 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Audi A4 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 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. Audi A4 2004: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 2005 2.4 engine: The BDW engine's timing chain, expected to be long-lasting, typically lasts only 100,000–150,000 km, depending on driving habits. If a cold engine produces a distinct rattling sound, the chain may have ... More about Audi A6 2005 2.4 engine Audi A4 2007 2.0 engine: This engine is often noted for its excessive oil consumption and significant carbon buildup, which primarily affect intake valves and the intake geometry adjustment mechanism. The oil consumption issue can be ... More about Audi A4 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 34 cm longer than the Audi A4, 9 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 442 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 123 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Audi A4, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`315 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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