2007 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 and 2007 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 277 kg more than 2007 Audi A6.
Because 2007 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Audi A6 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
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2007 Audi A6 | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | A6 | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3123 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1552 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |