2006 Audi A6 vs. 1999 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2006 Audi A6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Volkswagen Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Volkswagen Bora would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2006 Audi A6. (178 HP @ 3300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A6 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Bora.
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, 2006 Audi A6 (380 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Bora. (275 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A6 | 1999 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A6 | Bora |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2698 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
