2008 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Opel Vivaro

To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 and 2008 Opel Vivaro were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 (128 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Opel Vivaro. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 227 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Opel Vivaro (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6. (196 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Vivaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A6.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Audi A6 2008 Opel Vivaro
Make Audi Opel
Model A6 Vivaro
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Station Wagon Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1984 cc 1870 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 128 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 196 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 3300 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 203 km/hour 150 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.7 seconds 16.5 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1450 kg 1677 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 3100 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.5 L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 90 L


 

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