Audi A6 vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Audi A6 · Volkswagen Passat
- Length192.0 in – 193.4 in
- Height57.0 in – 58.2 in
- Wheelbase108.6 in – 108.7 in
- Curb weight3,560 lb – 4,024 lb
- Width76.1 in
- Volkswagen Passat width68.5 in – 68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 8.2 in shorter (192.7 in vs 184.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 7.5 in narrower (76.1 in vs 68.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in taller (57.6 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A6 has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (108.7 in vs 106.4 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A6 is 414 lb heavier (3,792 lb vs 3,379 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A6 is 414 lb heavier (3,792 lb vs 3,379 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 7.5 in narrower (76.1 in vs 68.6 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 8.2 in shorter (192.7 in vs 184.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A6 has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (108.7 in vs 106.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in taller (57.6 in vs 58.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 8.2 in Check garage fit for Audi A6 · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 7.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A6 | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.7 in | 184.5 in | 8.2 in |
| Width | 76.1 in | 68.6 in | 7.5 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 58.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 106.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,792 lb | 3,379 lb | 414 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 192.0 in – 193.4 in).
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