Audi A6 2001 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 180 HP | 150 HP | |
Torque: | 370 NM | 310 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.6 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.3 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 45 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: | 780 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
1060 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
760 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.80 m | 4.70 m | |
Width: | 1.81 m | 1.75 m | |
Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
Audi A6 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A6 is 10 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 1 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 400 litres | |
Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 151 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. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 2`190 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | average | above average | |
Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably slightly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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