2006 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Renault Grand Espace

To start off, both 2006 Audi A6 and 2006 Renault Grand Espace were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. (168 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 308 kg more than 2006 Audi A6.

Because 2006 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. 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 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Grand Espace. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Grand Espace.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Audi A6 2006 Renault Grand Espace
Make Audi Renault
Model A6 Grand Espace
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Station Wagon Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3123 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 252 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 330 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 13.0:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 245 km/hour 205 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7 seconds 9.9 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1510 kg 1818 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2880 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11 L/100km 9.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 83 L


 

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