Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 15 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.2
8.4
Real fuel consumption:
8.8 l/100km
10.6 l/100km
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
670 km in combined cycle
830 km in combined cycle
860 km on highway
1070 km on highway
700 km with real consumption
660 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.68 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.48 m
Volkswagen Passat is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Passat is 12 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
450 litres
455 litres
Volkswagen Passat has 5 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.
Volkswagen Passat has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so Volkswagen Passat quality could be a bit better.
