Volkswagen Passat 2003 vs Audi A6 2001

 
Volkswagen Passat
2003 - 2005
Audi A6
2001 - 2002
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.5 Diesel2.5 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 163 HP155 HP
Torque: 350 NM310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.3 seconds9.9 seconds
Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive.
Volkswagen Passat engine produces 8 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.06.9
Real fuel consumption: 7.3 l/100km7.2 l/100km
By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 880 km in combined cycle1010 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway1320 km on highway
840 km with real consumption970 km with real consumption
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 440'000 km370'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Passat engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 5 years2 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Skoda SuperbInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Skoda Superb
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.68 m4.80 m
Width: 1.75 m1.81 m
Height: 1.50 m1.48 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 litres455 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 meters11.7 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.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1502`165
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

average
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.
Average price (€): 14001800
Rating in user reviews: 7.9/10 8.0/10
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Passat has
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Audi A6 has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
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