2006 Audi A6 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Audi A6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 (343 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (220 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 567 kg more than 2006 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (310 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A6. (243 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A6 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 3196 cc |
| Horse Power | 343 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
