Audi A6 2014 vs Audi A4 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 88 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 60 NM less than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.6 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 4.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 440'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi Q7, Audi A7 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A5, 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 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 | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.50 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 22 cm longer than the Audi A4, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 490 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 75 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.5 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`445 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A4, so Audi A6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 27 200 | 17 200 | |
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