Audi A6 2005 vs Dodge Magnum 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.1 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 255 HP | 253 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 2 HP more power than Dodge Magnum, but torque is 10 NM less than Dodge Magnum. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 13.0 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Magnum, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 680 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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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: | 360'000 km | 440'000 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 Dodge Magnum engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 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: | 4.93 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
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Audi A6 is smaller. Audi A6 is 9 cm shorter than the Dodge Magnum, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 2013 litres | |
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Dodge Magnum has more luggage space. Audi A6 has 1448 litres less trunk space than the Dodge Magnum. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`370 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3600 | |
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