Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.9
10.0
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
640 km in combined cycle
620 km in combined cycle
840 km on highway
800 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
460'000 km
380'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
3 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Audi A4
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Bora
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.
Audi A6 1998 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A6 1998 2.4 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.67 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.50 m
Audi A6 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A6 is 13 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
455 litres
450 litres
Audi A6 has 5 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.7 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.
