2006 Audi A6 vs. 2006 GMC Envoy

To start off, both 2006 Audi A6 and 2006 GMC Envoy were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Audi A6. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 894 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Audi A6 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Envoy. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Envoy.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Audi A6 2006 GMC Envoy
Make Audi GMC
Model A6 Envoy
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2966 cc 4163 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 222 HP 292 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 376 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 4800 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1765 kg 2659 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 5280 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1920 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 3280 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.3 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.3 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 95 L