Audi A6 2006 vs Audi A4 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.1 Petrol | 3.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 255 HP | 256 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 1 HP less power than Audi A4, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 10.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 11.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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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 Audi A4 2004: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 34 cm longer than the Audi A4, 9 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 442 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 123 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Audi A4, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`390 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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