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.
Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 42 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.4
9.4
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
740 km in combined cycle
650 km in combined cycle
940 km on highway
860 km on highway
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
460'000 km
440'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
4 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Audi A4
Used only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.67 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.50 m
Audi A6 is larger, but lower. Audi A6 is 13 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
434 litres
450 litres
Despite its longer length, Audi A6 has 16 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. This could mean that the Audi A6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
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.
