2005 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Audi A4
To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 and 2005 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 Audi A6 and 2005 Audi A4 are equipped with a 2,496 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (170 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2005 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Audi A4 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A6. (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A6.
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2005 Audi A6 | 2005 Audi A4 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A6 | A4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |