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:
2.8 Petrol
2.8 Petrol
Performance
Power:
193 HP
193 HP
Torque:
280 NM
280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
10.1 seconds
10 seconds
Audi A6 and Volkswagen Passat have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.5
11.0
Real fuel consumption:
11.7 l/100km
12.2 l/100km
By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
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
450 litres
Despite its longer length, Audi A6 has 16 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.
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
