Volkswagen Passat 2000 vs Audi A6 2001
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
Torque: | 220 NM | 230 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
Volkswagen Passat and Audi A6 have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Passat torque is 10 NM less than Audi A6. Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 11.2 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 12.9 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
The Audi A6 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Passat consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
890 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
480 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Audi A6 2001: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.70 m | 4.80 m | |
Width: | 1.75 m | 1.81 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
Volkswagen Passat is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Passat is 10 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 1 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 434 litres | |
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat has 41 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. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`190 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | average | above average | |
Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably slightly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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