Audi A6 2001 vs Audi A6 1997

	Audi A6 2001 - 2004	Audi A6 1997 - 2001
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	3.0 Petrol	2.8 Petrol
Performance
Power:	220 HP	193 HP
Torque:	300 NM	280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	7.5 seconds	8.2 seconds
	Audi A6 2001 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 2001 engine produces 27 HP more power than Audi A6 1997, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Audi A6 1997. Thanks to more power Audi A6 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	9.7	9.9
Real fuel consumption:	11.4 l/100km	10.4 l/100km
	The Audi A6 1997 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A6 2001 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6 1997, which means that by driving the Audi A6 2001 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 2001 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6 1997.
Fuel tank capacity:	70 litres	70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	720 km in combined cycle	700 km in combined cycle
	950 km on highway	950 km on highway
	610 km with real consumption	670 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines
Average engine lifespan:	480'000 km	460'000 km
	Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:	5 years	3 years
Engine spread:	Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8	Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8
	In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
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 2001 and Audi A6 1997 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:	551 litres	551 litres
Turning diameter:	11.7 meters	11.7 meters
Gross weight (kg):	2`030	2`040

Safety:	no data
Quality:	average	average
Average price (€):	1800	1400
Rating in user reviews:	8.0/10	7.8/10
Pros and Cons:	Audi A6 has more power more dynamic longer expected engine lifespan	Audi A6 has lower price
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Audi A6 2001 vs Audi A6 1997

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions