Volkswagen Passat engine produces 5 HP less power than Audi A6, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
6.9
Real fuel consumption:
7.4 l/100km
7.2 l/100km
By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, 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:
870 km in combined cycle
1010 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway
1320 km on highway
830 km with real consumption
970 km with real consumption
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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:
495 litres
455 litres
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat has 40 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. The Audi A6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
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.
