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:
2.4 Petrol
2.3 Petrol
Performance
Power:
165 HP
150 HP
Torque:
230 NM
205 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.4 seconds
9.3 seconds
Audi A6 engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
9.7
Real fuel consumption:
10.1 l/100km
9.3 l/100km
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
630 km in combined cycle
930 km on highway
820 km on highway
690 km with real consumption
660 km with real consumption
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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.
