2005 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Vauxhall Frontera

To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 and 2005 Vauxhall Frontera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 (247 HP @ 1800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 60 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 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Frontera. 2005 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 2005 Vauxhall Frontera has manual transmission. 2005 Vauxhall Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Audi A6 2005 Vauxhall Frontera
Make Audi Vauxhall
Model A6 Frontera
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2671 cc 3165 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 247 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 1800 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 350 Nm 290 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1660 kg 1720 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 4280 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2470 mm


 

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