Audi A6 vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Audi A6 · Volkswagen Passat
- Length194.4 in
- Height57.4 in
- Wheelbase115.1 in
- Ground clearance4.0 in
- Curb weight4,266 lb
- Width74.3 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 2.5 in shorter (194.4 in vs 191.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 2.1 in narrower (74.3 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.1 in taller (57.4 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A6 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (115.1 in vs 110.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Passat has 1.4 in more ground clearance (4.0 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A6 is 981 lb heavier (4,266 lb vs 3,285 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A6 is 981 lb heavier (4,266 lb vs 3,285 lb)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Passat has 1.4 in more ground clearance (4.0 in vs 5.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A6 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (115.1 in vs 110.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 2.1 in narrower (74.3 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.1 in taller (57.4 in vs 58.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Audi A6 · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 2.1 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A6 | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.4 in | 191.9 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 74.3 in | 72.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 58.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.1 in | 110.4 in | 4.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.0 in | 5.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,266 lb | 3,285 lb | 981 lb |
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