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:
2.3 Petrol
2.4 Petrol
Performance
Power:
150 HP
165 HP
Torque:
205 NM
230 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.1 seconds
9.4 seconds
Volkswagen Passat engine produces 15 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Audi A6. Despite less power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.7
9.9
Real fuel consumption:
9.4 l/100km
10.1 l/100km
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
820 km on highway
930 km on highway
650 km with real consumption
690 km with real consumption
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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:
495 litres
551 litres
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.
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.
