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:
1.9 Diesel
1.9 Diesel
Performance
Power:
115 HP
100 HP
Torque:
285 NM
250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
11.6 seconds
13 seconds
Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.6
5.5
Real fuel consumption:
6.0 l/100km
6.1 l/100km
By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Audi A6 2001 1.9 engine: The engine is very demanding when it comes to oil quality and using poor quality lubricants will significantly reduce engine life.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.68 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.50 m
Audi A6 is larger, but lower. Audi A6 is 12 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
551 litres
495 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 56 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.
Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably slightly better
