Audi A6 2014 vs Audi A8 2013
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
| Audi A6 engine produces 14 HP more power than Audi A8, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 1380 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 5.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A6 is smaller, but higher. Audi A6 is 20 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A6 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 490 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A6 has 75 litres more trunk space than the Audi A8. The Audi A8 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A8, which means Audi A6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`525 | 2`570 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 200 | 31 200 | |
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