Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Audi A6 | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 4.2L V8 DOHC-5v 335 hp@6500 317 lb-ft@3500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,842 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,915 mm | 4,867 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,857 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,461 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,880 kg | 1,563 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 70 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 973 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 960 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 993 mm | -56 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 450 L | 450 L | 0 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Audi A6.
2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review |