2004 Audi A6 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2004 Audi A6 and 2004 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Passat (270 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 Audi A6. (221 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 40 kg more than 2004 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Audi A6 (450 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (370 Nm). This means 2004 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A6 | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A6 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
