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:
2.7 Petrol
2.8 Petrol
Performance
Power:
230 HP
193 HP
Torque:
310 NM
280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.4 seconds
10 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 1.6 seconds faster.
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
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.
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
