Audi A6 1997 vs Volkswagen Touran 2003
| Body: | Sedan | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 48 HP more power than Volkswagen Touran, whereas torque is 62 NM more than Volkswagen Touran. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Touran is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Caddy, Seat Altea, Seat Toledo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Touran might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.65 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger, but lower. Audi A6 is 41 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touran, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 20 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 434 litres | 667 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1989 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touran has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A6 has 233 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Touran. This could mean that the Audi A6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Touran, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volkswagen Touran has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Volkswagen Touran, so Volkswagen Touran quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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