Audi S6 vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Audi S6 · Volkswagen Passat
- Length194.4 in
- Height56.8 in
- Wheelbase114.8 in
- Ground clearance4.6 in
- Curb weight4,497 lb
- Width73.8 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 1.6 in narrower (73.8 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.7 in taller (56.8 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S6 has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (114.8 in vs 110.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Passat has 0.8 in more ground clearance (4.6 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S6 is 1,075 lb heavier (4,497 lb vs 3,423 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S6 is 1,075 lb heavier (4,497 lb vs 3,423 lb)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Passat has 0.8 in more ground clearance (4.6 in vs 5.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S6 has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (114.8 in vs 110.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.7 in taller (56.8 in vs 58.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in narrower (73.8 in vs 72.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Audi S6 · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi S6 | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.4 in | 191.9 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 72.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 58.5 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 110.4 in | 4.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in | 5.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,497 lb | 3,423 lb | 1,075 lb |
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