2006 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Saturn Relay

To start off, both 2006 Audi A6 and 2006 Saturn Relay 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 Saturn Relay is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2006 Saturn Relay. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Saturn Relay. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A6 weights approximately 66 kg more than 2006 Saturn Relay. 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 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn Relay. (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn Relay.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Audi A6 2006 Saturn Relay
Make Audi Saturn
Model A6 Relay
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3130 cc 3491 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 255 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 330 Nm 293 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 94.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 84 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1510 kg 1444 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 5210 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 3080 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.7 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 95 L


 

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