2005 Audi A6 vs. 2012 Opel Antara
To start off, 2012 Opel Antara is newer by 7 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 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Antara (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Audi A6. (220 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Antara weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (451 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Antara. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 | 2012 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Audi | Opel |
| Model | A6 | Antara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
