Audi A6 2012 vs Audi A6 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Audi A6 2014 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 2012 engine produces 33 HP less power than Audi A6 2014, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.6 | |
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The Audi A6 2014 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 2012 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6 2014, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 2012 could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 2014 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A7 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi Q7, Audi A7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 2014 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 2012 3.0 engine: The primary issue with all engines in this series is excessive oil consumption. This is often caused by scoring in the cylinders due to catalytic converter debris entering the combustion chambers.
Another ... More about Audi A6 2012 3.0 engine Audi A6 2014 3.0 engine: The introduction of new cast-iron cylinder liners has nearly eliminated the issue of cylinder scoring. However, catalytic converters remain highly susceptible to damage from low-quality fuel and continue to ... More about Audi A6 2014 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 2012 and Audi A6 2014 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 565 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`445 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 27 200 | |
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