The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Manual
Manual
Engine:
2.3 Petrol
2.4 Petrol
Performance
Power:
150 HP
165 HP
Torque:
205 NM
230 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.9 seconds
9.4 seconds
Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 15 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.0
10.9
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
620 km in combined cycle
640 km in combined cycle
800 km on highway
840 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Dimensions
Length:
4.67 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.45 m
Volkswagen Passat is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Passat is 13 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
450 litres
434 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat has 16 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
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.7 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.