Audi A6 1997 vs Honda Accord 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 18 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 46 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Accord gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Used also on Honda CR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Accord might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Audi A6 1997 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A6 1997 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 20 cm longer than the Honda Accord, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 430 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 121 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 1 metres more than that of the Honda Accord, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`030 kg | 1`890 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Honda Accord has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Honda Accord, so Honda Accord quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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