Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.9
5.5
Real fuel consumption:
6.7 l/100km
6.0 l/100km
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1150 km in combined cycle
1120 km in combined cycle
1450 km on highway
1370 km on highway
1190 km with real consumption
1030 km with real consumption
Audi A6 1994 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.67 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.50 m
Audi A6 is larger, but lower. Audi A6 is 13 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
390 litres
495 litres
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A6 has 105 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. This could mean that the Audi A6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Passat, so Audi A6 quality could be a bit better.
