Audi A6 1997 vs Volkswagen Touran 2006
| Body: | Sedan | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi A6) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Touran) 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: | 165 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 56 HP more power than Volkswagen Touran, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volkswagen Touran. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 8.6 | |
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The Volkswagen Touran is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Touran 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.64 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger, but lower. Audi A6 is 39 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touran, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 19 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 434 litres | 695 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 261 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`135 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Touran has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 450 percent more cases than Volkswagen Touran, so Volkswagen Touran quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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