Audi A6 1994 vs Peugeot 508 2010
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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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: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.6 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi A6) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Peugeot 508) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 54 HP less power than Peugeot 508, whereas torque is 225 NM less than Peugeot 508. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 5.9 | |
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The Peugeot 508 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 5.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 508, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 780 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1530 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 508 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
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Audi A6 is smaller. Audi A6 is 1 cm shorter than the Peugeot 508, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A6 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 560 litres | |
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Peugeot 508 has more luggage space. Audi A6 has 50 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 508. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Peugeot 508, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 5200 | |
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