Audi A6 2004 vs Audi A8 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
| Audi A6 engine produces 2 HP less power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Audi A8. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 9.6 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 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: | 530'000 km | 480'000 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: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4 | |
| 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: This engine is known for several recurring issues, most notably the short lifespan of ignition coils, which frequently fail and cause the engine to misfire. This issue is typically accompanied by a Check ... More about Audi A6 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 5.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi A6 is smaller, but slightly higher. Audi A6 is 13 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 546 litres | 500 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A6 has 46 litres more trunk space than the Audi A8. The Audi A8 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`240 | 2`270 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A8 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 5000 | |
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