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.
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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 |