Audi A6 2005 vs Audi A6 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Audi A6 2008 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 2005 engine produces 15 HP less power than Audi A6 2008, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Audi A6 2008. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 2005 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 2005 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 2005 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Phaeton | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi Q5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 2008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 2005 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 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 2005 is 1 cm shorter than the Audi A6 2008, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 546 litres | 546 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`325 | 2`340 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A6 2008 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 2005 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Audi A6 2008, so Audi A6 2008 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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