Audi A6 1997 and Audi A6 2001 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.5
8.4
Real fuel consumption:
9.1 l/100km
9.5 l/100km
By specification Audi A6 1997 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6 2001, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 1997 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 1997 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6 2001.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
820 km in combined cycle
830 km in combined cycle
1040 km on highway
1060 km on highway
760 km with real consumption
730 km with real consumption
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 1997 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
4 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Audi A4
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 2001 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 1997 and Audi A6 2001 are practically the same length.