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:
2.7 Petrol
2.8 Petrol
Performance
Power:
230 HP
193 HP
Torque:
310 NM
280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7 seconds
8 seconds
Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 37 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.4
11.0
Real fuel consumption:
11.9 l/100km
11.5 l/100km
By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
670 km in combined cycle
560 km in combined cycle
890 km on highway
770 km on highway
580 km with real consumption
530 km with real consumption
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
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.
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.
