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:
4.2 Petrol
4.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:
300 HP
275 HP
Torque:
400 NM
370 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.9 seconds
8.1 seconds
Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 25 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 1.2 seconds faster.
Audi A6 is larger, but lower. Audi A6 is 15 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 10 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
12 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat.
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
