Volkswagen Passat 2003 vs Audi A6 2001

 
Volkswagen Passat
2003 - 2005
Audi A6
2001 - 2004
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.5 Diesel2.5 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 180 HP180 HP
Torque: 370 NM370 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.9 seconds9.1 seconds
Volkswagen Passat and Audi A6 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.98.0
Real fuel consumption: 7.7 l/100km8.0 l/100km
By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 780 km in combined cycle870 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway1110 km on highway
800 km with real consumption870 km with real consumption
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km330'000 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: 2 years6 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 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: 450 litres455 litres
Volkswagen Passat has 5 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6.
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`2502`280
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

above average
Audi A6 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€): 14001800
Rating in user reviews: 7.9/10 8.0/10
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Passat has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Audi A6 has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
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