2007 Audi A6 vs. 2004 GMC Safari
To start off, 2007 Audi A6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (342 HP) has 152 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 542 kg more than 2007 Audi A6.
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, 2004 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6. (243 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 | 2004 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Audi | GMC |
| Model | A6 | Safari |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3128 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 102 L |
