2008 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Skoda Roomster

To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 and 2008 Skoda Roomster were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Roomster. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Roomster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 weights approximately 715 kg more than 2008 Skoda Roomster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Skoda Roomster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Audi A6 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Roomster. (153 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Roomster.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Audi A6 2008 Skoda Roomster
Make Audi Skoda
Model A6 Roomster
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Station Wagon Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2496 cc 1596 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 178 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 370 Nm 153 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78.3 mm 76.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 86.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 19.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 207 km/hour 184 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.5 seconds 10.9 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1890 kg 1175 kg
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 4210 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.2 L/100km 7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 55 L


 

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