2005 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo

To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 and 2005 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 (220 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 weights approximately 404 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (127 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Audi A6 2005 Volkswagen Polo
Make Audi Volkswagen
Model A6 Polo
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2976 cc 1390 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 220 HP 99 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 127 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.5 mm 76.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 75.6 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 241 km/hour 188 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.7 seconds 11.3 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1536 kg 1132 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 4170 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.7 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 45 L