The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Automatic
Automatic
Engine:
1.9 Diesel
1.9 Diesel
Performance
Power:
90 HP
90 HP
Torque:
202 NM
210 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
17.5 seconds
16 seconds
Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 and Volkswagen Passat have the same engine power, but Audi A6 torque is 8 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
6.7
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1120 km in combined cycle
920 km in combined cycle
1400 km on highway
1140 km on highway
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.67 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.43 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 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
510 litres
495 litres
Audi A6 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
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.
