2007 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter

To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 and 2007 Volkswagen Transporter were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter weights approximately 788 kg more than 2007 Audi A6.

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, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6. 2007 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Transporter has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2007 Audi A6 2007 Volkswagen Transporter
Make Audi Volkswagen
Model A6 Transporter
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2393 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 175 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 230 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 77.4 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 231 km/hour 142 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.9 seconds 19.1 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1482 kg 2270 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 5480 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 2000 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 3410 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.7 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 80 L