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
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.