Audi A6 2005 vs Audi A6 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 233 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Audi A6 2005 engine produces 8 HP less power than Audi A6 2006, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Audi A6 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A6 2005 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6 2006, which means that by driving the Audi A6 2005 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 2005 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6 2006. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
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 A6 2006: 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. Allroad versions can be equipped with optional low range gears | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Phaeton | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 2006 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 2005 3.0 engine: The car engine may require significant maintenance and part replacements as mileage increases. Between 200,000 and 300,000 km, the costly timing chain might need replacement, while the drive belt has a shorter ... More about Audi A6 2005 3.0 engine Audi A6 2006 3.0 engine: The camshaft is driven by a set of four chains, which means that replacement costs are high. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.52 m | |
| Audi A6 2005 and Audi A6 2006 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 560 litres | |
| Audi A6 2005 has 5 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6 2006. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`435 | 2`495 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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