Audi A6 1995 vs BMW 1 series 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Audi A6 engine produces 9 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 18 NM more than BMW 1 series. Despite the higher power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Audi A6 has 4x4: 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 420'000 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 A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 57 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1150 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 180 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 570 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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