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 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 310 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 23 HP more power than Audi A8, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.8 | |
| Audi A6 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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 | 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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1680 litres | no data | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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: | 2`445 kg | 2`520 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`870 kg | 1`830 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 575 kg | 690 kg | |
| Audi A6 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem less than Audi A8. Therefore, Audi A8 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 600 | 27 400 | |
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