Audi A8 2003 vs Audi A6 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.9 Diesel | 4.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A8) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Audi A6) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 275 HP | 335 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A8 engine produces 60 HP less power than Audi A6, but torque is 230 NM more than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 12.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 14.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A8 consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Audi A8 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A8 consumes 4.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 570 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.05 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A8 is 13 cm longer than the Audi A6, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 546 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A8 has 46 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: | 12.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`540 | 2`325 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 5000 | 3800 | |
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