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.
Volkswagen Passat and Audi A6 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.1
5.7
Real fuel consumption:
6.0 l/100km
6.0 l/100km
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1010 km in combined cycle
1220 km in combined cycle
1240 km on highway
1520 km on highway
1030 km with real consumption
1160 km with real consumption
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
580'000 km
560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
2 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.67 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.45 m
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:
450 litres
551 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Passat has 101 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.
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.
