Audi A6 2008 vs Dodge Avenger 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 290 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 134 HP more power than Dodge Avenger, whereas torque is 230 NM more than Dodge Avenger. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.8 | |
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The Dodge Avenger is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Avenger, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A8 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Avenger might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 8 cm longer than the Dodge Avenger, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 546 litres | 450 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 96 litres more trunk space than the Dodge Avenger. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Dodge Avenger, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`305 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 2800 | |
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