Audi A6 2004 vs SAAB 9-5 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 25 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, but torque is 100 NM more than SAAB 9-5. Despite less power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 680 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Phaeton | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A6 is 9 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 546 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 1.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`345 | 1`800 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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