Audi A6 2000 vs Volkswagen Passat 1999

	Audi A6 2000 - 2001	Volkswagen Passat 1999 - 2000
Body:	Sedan	Estate car / wagon
	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:	2.5 Diesel	2.5 Diesel
Camshaft drive:	Timing belt	Timing belt
Performance
Power:	180 HP	150 HP
Torque:	370 NM	310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	8.8 seconds	11 seconds
	Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	8.1	8.1
Fuel tank capacity:	70 litres	62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	860 km in combined cycle	760 km in combined cycle
	1120 km on highway	980 km on highway
	800 km with real consumption	760 km with real consumption
	Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines
Average engine lifespan:	330'000 km	360'000 km
	Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:	6 years	4 years
Engine spread:	Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8	Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8
	In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Volkswagen Passat 1999 2.5 engine: The 2.5 TDI engine is known for several recurring issues, many of which significantly affect reliability if not addressed promptly. One of the most common problems is rapid wear of camshaft lobes or rocker ... More about Volkswagen Passat 1999 2.5 engine
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:	551 litres	450 litres
	Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 101 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.
Gross weight (kg):	2`145	2`100

Safety:
Quality:	below average	low
	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.
Average price (€):	1400	1200
Rating in user reviews:	7.8/10	7.3/10
Pros and Cons:	Audi A6 has more power more dynamic more full fuel tank mileage roomier boot	Volkswagen Passat has longer expected engine lifespan better manoeuvrability lower price
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Audi A6 2000 vs Volkswagen Passat 1999

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions