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:
Manual
Manual
Engine:
2.5 Diesel
2.5 Diesel
Performance
Power:
140 HP
150 HP
Torque:
290 NM
310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.9 seconds
9.6 seconds
Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.9
7.0
Real fuel consumption:
6.8 l/100km
6.8 l/100km
By specification 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:
1150 km in combined cycle
880 km in combined cycle
1450 km on highway
1140 km on highway
1170 km with real consumption
910 km with real consumption
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
450 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 60 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):
2`010
2`050
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably better