Audi A6 Avant (1994 – 1997) vs Volkswagen Passat Variant (1993 – 1997): specs compared
The Audi A6 Avant is the more powerful of the two, with up to 193 hp against 184 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.2 s against 8.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 227 km/h against 218 km/h. The Volkswagen Passat Variant uses less fuel, from 5.2 L/100 km against 6.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,211 kg against 1,380 kg. At 4,798 mm, the Audi A6 Avant is 198 mm longer than the Volkswagen Passat Variant.
| Specification |
Audi
A6 Avant
1994 – 1997
|
Volkswagen
Passat Variant
1993 – 1997
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1997 | 1993 – 1997 |
| Body style | Avant · Estate / wagon | Variant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 26 | 9 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 193 hp | 75 – 184 hp |
| Torque | 168 – 290 Nm | 140 – 245 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 – 17.9 s | 8.9 – 18.3 s |
| Top speed | 172 – 227 km/h | 160 – 218 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.4 – 12.3 L/100 km | 5.2 – 10.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,798 mm | 4,600 mm |
| Width | 1,783 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,687 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,380 – 1,650 kg | 1,211 – 1,441 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.