Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Audi A6 | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 110.4 in | 4.3 in |
Length | 193.9 in | 191.6 in | 2.3 in |
Width | 73.8 in | 72.2 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 58.5 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4045 lb. | 3423 lb. | 622 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 38.3 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 56.9 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.4 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 57.0 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 39.1 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.1 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
2012 Audi A6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very supportive seats, nice leather, great heated seats. see full Audi A6 review |
2012 Audi A6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room is average, no better. see full Audi A6 review |
2015 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | The Passat's top strength remains a non-sporting attribute: never mind how the specs compare, the midsize Volkswagen has the roomiest interior in its class. Rear seat legroom seems limo-like compared to the merely adequate space inside the Mazda. Up front, there's also plenty of stretch-out space for heads, shoulders, and knees. The Passat's trunk is also among the largest, though in this area the Mazda comes up only a cubic foot short. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
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