Volkswagen Passat 2003 vs Audi A6 2001
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 163 HP | 155 HP | |
Torque: | 350 NM | 310 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.7 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): | 6.8 | 6.9 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.2 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
1190 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
840 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 370'000 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 years | 2 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Skoda Superb | Installed 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: | 4.70 m | 4.80 m | |
Width: | 1.75 m | 1.81 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
Volkswagen Passat is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Passat is 10 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 1 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 551 litres | |
Audi A6 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Passat has 76 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. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`110 | |
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 (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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