2007 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf

To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 weights approximately 444 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi A6 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Audi A6 2007 Volkswagen Golf
Make Audi Volkswagen
Model A6 Golf
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3123 cc 1390 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 6000 RPM
Torque 330 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.6 mm 76.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 75.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 13.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.1 seconds 7.9 seconds
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1680 kg 1236 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4210 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.9 L/100km 7.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 55 L


 

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