Audi A6 1998 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000

	Audi A6 1998 - 2001	Volkswagen Passat 2000 - 2000
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.5 Diesel	2.5 Diesel
Camshaft drive:	Timing belt	Timing belt
Performance
Power:	150 HP	150 HP
Torque:	310 NM	310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	9.9 seconds	9.6 seconds
	Audi A6 and Volkswagen Passat have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	7.0	7.0
Fuel tank capacity:	70 litres	62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	1000 km in combined cycle	880 km in combined cycle
	1320 km on highway	1140 km on highway
	980 km with real consumption	910 km with real consumption
	Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines
Average engine lifespan:	350'000 km	360'000 km
	Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:	2 years	4 years
Engine spread:	Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8	Installed 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.
Volkswagen Passat 2000 2.5 engine: The 2.5 TDI engine is known for several recurring issues, many of which significantly affect reliability if not addressed promptly. One of the most common problems is rapid wear of camshaft lobes or rocker ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2000 2.5 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.
Gross weight (kg):	2`165	2`050

Safety:
Quality:	below average	low
	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.
Average price (€):	1400	1000
Rating in user reviews:	7.8/10	7.3/10
Pros and Cons:	Audi A6 has more full fuel tank mileage	Volkswagen Passat has better manoeuvrability lower price
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Audi A6 1998 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions