Audi S6 (1994 – 1997) vs Renault Safrane (1992 – 1996): specs compared
The Audi S6 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 268 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 7.2 s. The Renault Safrane uses less fuel, from 6.9 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,349 kg against 1,621 kg. At 4,798 mm, the Audi S6 is 69 mm longer than the Renault Safrane. The Audi S6 dates from 1994 – 1997, the Renault Safrane from 1992 – 1996.
| Specification |
Audi
S6
1994 – 1997
|
Renault
Safrane
1992 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1997 | 1992 – 1996 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 230 – 280 hp | 90 – 268 hp |
| Torque | 350 – 400 Nm | 155 – 365 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 – 8.1 s | 7.2 – 14.9 s |
| Top speed | 237 – 249 km/h | 177 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.7 – 13.0 L/100 km | 6.9 – 11.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,798 mm | 4,729 mm |
| Width | 1,803 mm | 1,821 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,761 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,621 – 1,740 kg | 1,349 – 1,724 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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