Comparisons / Comparison of Audi A6 (4B,C5) 4.2 V8 40V quattro Tiptronic and Volkswagen Passat (B5) 4.0i W8 32V Automatic

Comparison of Audi A6 (4B,C5) 4.2 V8 40V quattro Tiptronic and Volkswagen Passat (B5) 4.0i W8 32V Automatic [S]ave

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Audi A6 (4B,C5) 4.2 V8 40V quattro Tiptronic ×
Volkswagen Passat (B5) 4.0i W8 32V Automatic ×
General
MakeAudiVolkswagen
ModelA6Passat
GenerationA6 (4B,C5)Passat (B5)
Modification4.2 V8 40V quattro Tiptronic4.0i W8 32V Automatic
Websitehttps://www.audi.com/https://www.vw.com/
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionautomatic tiptronic automatic
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19982003
Production to (year)20012005
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.97.8
City consumption (l/100km)1919.4
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)9.59.2
Combined consumption (l/100km)13-
CO2 emissions (g/km)312-
Emission standardEURO III-
Drive
DriveAll wheel drive (4x4)All wheel drive (4x4)
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)300275
Max. torque (Nm)400370
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineW engine
Valves per cylinder54
Engine displacement (cm³)4,1723,999
Compression ratio1110.8
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,2006,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,0002,750
Cylinder bore (mm)84.584
Piston stroke (mm)9390.17
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)8280
Engine oil capacity (l)7.5-
Coolant capacity (l)11-
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionIndependent multi-linkHelical spring
Rear wheel suspensionSemi-independent, springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 235/50 R16
  • 225/45 R17 W
Turning radius (m)11.68-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,8334,703
Width (mm)1,8501,746
Height (mm)1,4531,461
Wheelbase (mm)2,7592,703
Kerb weight (kg)1,7301,665
Gross weight (kg)2,3102,240
Minimum boot space (l)-400
Maximum boot space (l)434725
Max. roof load (kg)100-
Front track (mm)1,5781,511
Rear track (mm)1,5901,510



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