2005 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado

To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 and 2005 Chevrolet Colorado 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 67 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Audi A6 (321 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (252 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Audi A6 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
Make Audi Chevrolet
Model A6 Colorado
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4172 cc 2770 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 296 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 321 Nm 252 Nm
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 102 mm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1730 kg 1797 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 5270 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 3310 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.5 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 L 72 L


 

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