Audi A6 2004 vs Kia Opirus 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 298 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 22 HP more power than Kia Opirus, whereas torque is 152 NM more than Kia Opirus. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 11.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 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 3 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 450 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Opirus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Phaeton | 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 3.0 engine: The car engine may require significant maintenance and part replacements as mileage increases. Between 200,000 and 300,000 km, the costly timing chain might need replacement, while the drive belt has a shorter ... More about Audi A6 2004 3.0 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`345 | 2`253 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3000 | |
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