Audi A8 1999 vs Audi A6 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A8 engine produces 30 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A8 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A8 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A8 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 1080 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A8 1999 2.5 engine: The 2.5 TDI engine is known for several recurring issues, many of which significantly affect reliability if not addressed promptly. One of the most common problems is rapid wear of camshaft lobes or rocker ... More about Audi A8 1999 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A8 is 23 cm longer than the Audi A6, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 551 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A8 has 26 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. This could mean that the Audi A8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Audi A6, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`225 | 2`145 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A8 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1800 | |
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