Volkswagen Passat 1997 vs Audi A6 1997
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| 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: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 168 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 24 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 1 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | |
| 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 1997 1.6 engine: This is a long-lasting engine, and major issues typically arise only after significant mileage.
If there is a noticeable drop in power, the fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator should be checked first. ... More about Volkswagen Passat 1997 1.6 engine Audi A6 1997 1.8 engine: This engine is known for its reliability and durability, often lasting over 450,000 km with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance, particularly using high-quality oil, is essential to maximize its lifespan and performance. One of the most common issues is the failure of the vacuum regulator for the intake ... More about Audi A6 1997 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
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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: | 495 litres | 551 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Passat has 56 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| 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): | 1`820 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| 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. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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