2006 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Audi A4
To start off, both 2006 Audi A6 and 2006 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,698 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A4 (201 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2006 Audi A6. (178 HP @ 3300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A6 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2006 Audi A4.
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, 2006 Audi A6 (381 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2006 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2698 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
