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.
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.
Performance
Power:
133 HP
150 HP
Torque:
186 NM
205 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
12.4 seconds
11 seconds
Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 17 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 19 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
10.0
Audi A6 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
620 km in combined cycle
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 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:
6 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi 100, Audi Coupe
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.
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.
Gross weight (kg):
1`980
2`040
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably significantly better
