2006 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Kia Amanti

To start off, both 2006 Audi A6 and 2006 Kia Amanti were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Amanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Amanti (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2006 Audi A6. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Amanti should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Amanti weights approximately 549 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 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 (320 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Amanti. (298 Nm). This means 2006 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Amanti.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Audi A6 2006 Kia Amanti
Make Audi Kia
Model A6 Amanti
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1968 cc 3491 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 298 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1275 kg 1824 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 4980 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2910 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.9 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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