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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 168 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 25 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 42 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 9.2 | |
| Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | 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. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 1997 1.8 engine: The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty catalytic converter. The oil pump and chain tensioner also tend to have problems. 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`870 | 1`960 | |
| 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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