Audi A6 2008 vs Dodge Magnum 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A6) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Dodge Magnum) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 240 HP | 253 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 13 HP less power than Dodge Magnum, but torque is 160 NM more than Dodge Magnum. Despite less power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 13.0 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 5.9 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 885 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi Q5 | 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 2008 3.0 engine: The Audi 3.0 TDI CCWA is a powerful V6 diesel producing about 240 hp and is generally regarded as a solid and durable engine. With proper maintenance it can cover very high mileage, although over time several typical weak points tend to ... More about Audi A6 2008 3.0 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: | 11.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`475 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 4200 | |
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