2004 Audi A6 vs. 2004 Audi A4
To start off, both 2004 Audi A6 and 2004 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 (220 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2004 Audi A6. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2004 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Audi A6 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4. 2004 Audi A4 has automatic transmission and 2004 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 2004 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Audi A6 | 2004 Audi A4 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A6 | A4 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |