Audi A6 2006 vs Peugeot 407 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 233 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 97 HP more power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Peugeot 407. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 420 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 407 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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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 | 520'000 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 Peugeot 407 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 407 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. Peugeot 407 2004 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Peugeot 407 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.49 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 17 cm longer than the Peugeot 407, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 407 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1365 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 153 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`183 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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