2006 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Chrysler Pacifica
To start off, both 2006 Audi A6 and 2006 Chrysler Pacifica were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler Pacifica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica (251 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2006 Audi A6. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A6 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2006 Chrysler Pacifica.
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 Chrysler Pacifica (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A6. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler Pacifica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2006 Chrysler Pacifica | |
| Make | Audi | Chrysler |
| Model | A6 | Pacifica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2392 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |
