Audi A6 vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Audi A6 · Volkswagen Passat
- Length193.9 in
- Height57.8 in
- Wheelbase114.7 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight3,682 lb – 4,045 lb
- Width73.8 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 2.3 in shorter (193.9 in vs 191.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in narrower (73.8 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.7 in taller (57.8 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A6 has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (114.7 in vs 110.4 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A6 is 558 lb heavier (3,864 lb vs 3,306 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A6 is 558 lb heavier (3,864 lb vs 3,306 lb)
- Wheelbase: Audi A6 has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (114.7 in vs 110.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in narrower (73.8 in vs 72.2 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 2.3 in shorter (193.9 in vs 191.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.7 in taller (57.8 in vs 58.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Audi A6 · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A6 | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.9 in | 191.6 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 72.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 58.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 110.4 in | 4.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,864 lb | 3,306 lb | 558 lb |
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