Volkswagen Passat Variant (2000 – 2005) vs Audi A6 Allroad SUV (2000 – 2006): specs compared
The Audi A6 Allroad SUV is the more powerful of the two, with up to 300 hp against 275 hp. The Volkswagen Passat Variant is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 240 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 8.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,294 kg against 1,790 kg. At 4,811 mm, the Audi A6 Allroad SUV is 111 mm longer than the Volkswagen Passat Variant.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Passat Variant
2000 – 2005
|
Audi
A6 Allroad SUV
2000 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2005 | 2000 – 2006 |
| Body style | Variant · Estate / wagon | SUV / crossover |
| Variants | 16 | 6 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 275 hp | 163 – 299 hp |
| Torque | 148 – 370 Nm | 310 – 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 13.3 s | 7.2 – 10.4 s |
| Top speed | 184 – 250 km/h | 203 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.5 – 13.2 L/100 km | 8.7 – 13.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,680 – 4,700 mm | 4,811 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,460 – 1,500 mm | 1,527 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,756 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,294 – 1,730 kg | 1,790 – 1,860 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.