Audi A6 2006 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: | 233 HP | 253 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 20 HP less power than Dodge Magnum, but torque is 110 NM more than Dodge Magnum. Despite less power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 13.0 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 4.2 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 630 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 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. Allroad versions can be equipped with optional low range gears | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | 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 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 | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.48 m | |
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Audi A6 is smaller, but slightly higher. Audi A6 is 9 cm shorter than the Dodge Magnum, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A6 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 2013 litres | |
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Dodge Magnum has more luggage space. Audi A6 has 1453 litres less trunk space than the Dodge Magnum. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4200 | |
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