Comparison:Audi A6 2024 (new) Vs. VW Passat 2024 (new)

Dimensions

With respect to dimensions, the Audi A6 boasts an overall length of 4,933mm, outdoing the VW Passat's 4,775mm. Moreover, its wheelbase and width also surpass the VW Passat at 2,924mm and 1,886mm, respectively, compared to the Passat's 2,786mm and 1,832mm. When considering width, including mirrors, the Audi A6 still holds the edge at 2,110mm against the VW Passat's 2,083mm. However, the Passat has a slight advantage in height, measuring at 1,476mm, while the A6 stands at 1,457mm. Interestingly, the VW Passat also has a more impressive turning circle at 11.7m, as opposed to the Audi A6's range of 12.1m (for 50 TDI quattro tiptronic) to 12.2m (for allroad 45 TDI quattro tiptronic).

Boot/interior

Moving onto each vehicle's boot and interior, the VW Passat boasts larger boot spaces with a minimum of 483l (Variant GTE DSG) and a maximum of 650l (Variant 1.6 TDI SCR Business DSG), compared to the Audi A6's range of 360l (55 TFSI e sport quattro S tronic) to 565l (Avant 50 TDI quattro tiptronic). Furthermore, when rear seats are folded, the VW Passat has even more room, registering 1,152l from bottom to windows, while the Audi A6 has just 995l available. However, the Audi A6 has a maximum seating capacity of 5, compared to the VW Passat's standard 5 seat configuration.

Engines/drivetrain

Let's now delve into engines and drivetrains. The Audi A6 features a range of 7 to 8 gears, depending on the engine chosen (min: 55 TFSI quattro S tronic, max: 50 TDI quattro tiptronic). In comparison, the VW Passat offers a more pedestrian range of 6 to 7 gears (min: GTE DSG, max: 1.6 TDI SCR DSG). In terms of cylinders, the Audi A6 ranges from 4 to 8 (min: 40 TDI S tronic, max: RS6 Avant tiptronic). However, the VW Passat sports a standard 4-cylinder configuration across the board, making it more fuel-efficient. Performance-wise, the Audi A6 enjoys an impressive maximal speed range of 219km/h to 280km/h, while the Passat maxes out at 250km/h and starts at 198km/h. Power-wise, the Audi A6 boasts an extraordinary 120kW to 463kW range, vastly outperforming the VW Passat, which ranges from 88kW to 206kW. The Audi's torque output similarly surpasses the Passat, registering between 370Nm and 850Nm, as opposed to the VW's 250Nm to 500Nm. Furthermore, the A6's cubic capacity range of 1,968ccm to 3,996ccm outdoes the Passat's 1,395ccm to 1,984ccm.

Consumption/ecology

In terms of consumption and ecology, the Audi A6 boasts a larger tank capacity, spanning 52l to 73l, while the VW Passat ranges from 50l to 66l. The A6 also records lower combined and city consumption rates with 6.8l and 9.1l, respectively. CO2 emissions, however, are higher for the Audi A6, running between 27.0g/km and 283.0g/km, as opposed to the Passat's 24.0g/km to 198.0g/km range. On the other hand, the A6 uses larger tyres measuring 225/60R17, and records lower minimum noise levels of 66dB to 71dB, whereas the Passat registers between 67dB and 74dB.

Weight/towing

Finally, in the weight/towing category, the Audi A6 claims higher empty weights (EU) ranging from 1,715kg to 2,175kg, as opposed to the VW Passat which clocks in between 1,433kg and 1,790kg. Additionally, the Audi A6 has a permissible total weight of 2,230kg to 2,740kg, handily outranking the Passat's 2,000kg to 2,370kg range. However, the Passat is capable of pulling more significant loads with braked trailers, tallying between 1,500kg to 2,200kg, and with unbraked trailers, ranging from 710kg to 750kg. Finally, the Passat has superior roof loads at 100kg and towbar load limitations at 90kg, over the Audi A6's 90kg and 95-100kg, respectively.

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