Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 37 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
12.2
10.9
Real fuel consumption:
12.0 l/100km
11.5 l/100km
The Audi A4 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 Audi A4, 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 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
570 km in combined cycle
560 km in combined cycle
790 km on highway
780 km on highway
580 km with real consumption
530 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Audi A6 1997: 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 A4 1995: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.42 m
Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 32 cm longer than the Audi A4, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
434 litres
440 litres
Despite its longer length, Audi A6 has 6 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. 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
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Audi A4, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better.
