Audi A6 1994 vs BMW 1 series 2005
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 13 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 12 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.3 | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi 80, Audi 100 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 1 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | |
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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): | 1`920 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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