2004 Audi A6 vs. 2004 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, both 2004 Audi A6 and 2004 Volkswagen GTI were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,671 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A6 (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen GTI. (180 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen GTI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A6 weights approximately 368 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen GTI. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Audi A6 (350 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen GTI. (235 Nm). This means 2004 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen GTI.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Audi A6 | 2004 Volkswagen GTI | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | A6 | GTI |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2671 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 235 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |