2000 Audi A6 vs. 2010 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2010 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Audi A6 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan X-Trail (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2000 Audi A6. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 501 kg more than 2000 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Audi A6 (380 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan X-Trail. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A6 | 2010 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A6 | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
