Volkswagen Passat 1999 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: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 5 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.2 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 30 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: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 1160 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6, Audi A4, Volkswagen Bora | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Seat Alhambra, Seat Leon | |
| 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 1999 1.9 engine: The engine is very demanding when it comes to oil quality and using poor quality lubricants will significantly reduce engine life. | |||
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`920 | 2`010 | |
| 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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