Audi A6 1997 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| 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: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Audi A6 engine produces 5 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.4 l/100km | 12.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 480 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A6 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
| Audi A6 1997 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A6 1997 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
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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: | 434 litres | 495 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A6 has 61 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`190 | 2`080 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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