2005 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi A6 would be higher. At 2,671 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 (247 HP @ 1800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 154 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Audi A6 | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Audi | Hyundai |
Model | A6 | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2671 cc | 2655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 1800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |