Audi A6 2004 vs Kia Opirus 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 298 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Audi A6 engine produces 26 HP less power than Kia Opirus, whereas torque is 68 NM less than Kia Opirus. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 11.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 11.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Opirus, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Opirus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Terracan, Hyundai Grandeur | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Opirus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 2004 2.4 engine: The BDW engine's timing chain, expected to be long-lasting, typically lasts only 100,000–150,000 km, depending on driving habits. If a cold engine produces a distinct rattling sound, the chain may have ... More about Audi A6 2004 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 6 cm shorter than the Kia Opirus, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 546 litres | 440 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A6 has 106 litres more trunk space than the Kia Opirus. The Kia Opirus may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Kia Opirus, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`135 | 2`253 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3000 | |
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