Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 25 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.5
6.9
Real fuel consumption:
6.0 l/100km
6.7 l/100km
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1120 km in combined cycle
1150 km in combined cycle
1370 km on highway
1450 km on highway
1030 km with real consumption
1190 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.67 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.44 m
Volkswagen Passat is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Passat is 13 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
495 litres
390 litres
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat has 105 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. The Audi A6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Volkswagen Passat can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Passat, so Audi A6 quality could be a bit better.
