Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 30 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.3
8.1
Real fuel consumption:
8.4 l/100km
9.2 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 0.2 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
740 km in combined cycle
860 km in combined cycle
960 km on highway
1120 km on highway
730 km with real consumption
760 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 fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably slightly better
