Audi A6 2008 vs Audi A5 2009
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
| Audi A6 and Audi A5 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.39 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 22 cm longer than the Audi A5, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A6 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 546 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 980 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 66 litres more trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi A5, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`365 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A5 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 10 400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.1/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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