2004 Audi A6 vs. 2004 Nissan Murano

To start off, both 2004 Audi A6 and 2004 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Murano. (245 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Murano weights approximately 26 kg more than 2004 Audi A6.

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, 2004 Audi A6 (400 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Murano. (328 Nm). This means 2004 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Murano.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Audi A6 2004 Nissan Murano
Make Audi Nissan
Model A6 Murano
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Sedan Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4172 cc 3507 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 296 HP 245 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 328 Nm
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 96.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 81 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.3:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1770 kg 1796 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.8 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.5 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.6 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 L 82 L


 

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