2007 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 and 2007 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6. (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 weights approximately 480 kg more than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2007 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Audi A6 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (321 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | A6 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 268 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
