Audi A6 2001 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| 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: | 8.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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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 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.9 | |
| Audi A6 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 2000 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 2000 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A6 is 10 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 400 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 151 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`225 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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