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.
Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 42 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.5
8.8
Real fuel consumption:
9.1 l/100km
9.2 l/100km
By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
820 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
1040 km on highway
920 km on highway
760 km with real consumption
670 km with real consumption
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
460'000 km
440'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
4 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Audi A4
Used only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.67 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.50 m
Audi A6 is larger, but lower. Audi A6 is 13 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
551 litres
495 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 56 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Audi A6 can be harder 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.
