Audi A6 vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Audi A6 · Volkswagen Passat
- Length194.2 in
- Height57.8 in
- Wheelbase114.6 in
- Ground clearance4.6 in – 7.0 in
- Curb weight3,803 lb – 4,178 lb
- Width73.8 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in shorter (194.2 in vs 193.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.2 in narrower (73.8 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.9 in taller (57.8 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A6 has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (114.6 in vs 110.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A6 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 5.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A6 is 622 lb heavier (3,991 lb vs 3,369 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A6 is 622 lb heavier (3,991 lb vs 3,369 lb)
- Wheelbase: Audi A6 has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (114.6 in vs 110.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A6 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 5.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.2 in narrower (73.8 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.9 in taller (57.8 in vs 58.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Audi A6 · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 1.2 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A6 — Audi A6 has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A6 | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.2 in | 193.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 72.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 58.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 110.4 in | 4.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 5.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,991 lb | 3,369 lb | 622 lb |
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