2005 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro vs. 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.0
To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro and 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.0. (129 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.0. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro weights approximately 365 kg more than 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.0. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.0. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro 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 A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.0. (195 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.0. 2005 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro has automatic transmission and 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 has manual transmission. 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Audi A6 Avant 4.2 Quattro | 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A6 | A6 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |