Audi A6 vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Audi A6 · Volkswagen Passat
- Length193.5 in – 194.2 in
- Height57.4 in – 58.2 in
- Wheelbase111.9 in
- Curb weight3,858 lb – 4,255 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Volkswagen Passat width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 6.0 in shorter (193.8 in vs 187.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.1 in taller (57.8 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A6 has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (111.9 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A6 is 665 lb heavier (4,057 lb vs 3,392 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A6 is 665 lb heavier (4,057 lb vs 3,392 lb)
- Wheelbase: Audi A6 has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (111.9 in vs 106.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 6.0 in shorter (193.8 in vs 187.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.1 in taller (57.8 in vs 58.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Audi A6 · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A6 | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.8 in | 187.8 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 58.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.9 in | 106.7 in | 5.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,057 lb | 3,392 lb | 665 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 193.5 in – 194.2 in).
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