2006 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Jetta

To start off, both 2006 Audi A6 and 2006 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 (221 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A6 weights approximately 475 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. 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 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Audi A6 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
Make Audi Volkswagen
Model A6 Jetta
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2967 cc 1595 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 221 HP 101 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 20.0:1 10.5:1
Top Speed 243 km/hour 186 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.6 seconds 12.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1765 kg 1290 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4560 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.3 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 55 L