Toyota Camry 2006 vs Audi A6 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Camry) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A6) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 224 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Camry engine produces 58 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 226 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Toyota Camry reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.4 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Camry consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Camry could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A6 2004: 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Previa | Used also on Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Camry might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Camry 2006 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). Audi A6 2004 3.0 engine: The car engine may require significant maintenance and part replacements as mileage increases. Between 200,000 and 300,000 km, the costly timing chain might need replacement, while the drive belt has a shorter ... More about Audi A6 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Toyota Camry is smaller. Toyota Camry is 11 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 535 litres | 546 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Camry is 1 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Toyota Camry can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`985 kg | 2`345 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 2600 | |
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