Comparison Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic & Audi A6 Avant (4B,C5) 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) Tiptronic & Renault Espace III (JE, Phase II) 2.0i 16V (140 Hp)
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | Audi | Renault |
| Model: | Passat | A6 | Espace |
| Generation: | Passat (B5.5) | A6 Avant (4B,C5) | Espace III (JE, Phase II) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic | 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) Tiptronic | 2.0i 16V (140 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 1999 year | 2000 year |
| Production end: | 2004 year | 2001 year | 2002 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi | |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.8 l/100 km | 11.3 l/100 km | 11.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.8 l/100 km | 6.2 l/100 km | 7.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.1 l/100 km | 8.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 70 l | 78 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | Euro 3 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 219 g/km | 211 g/km | |
| Power: | 180 hp | 180 hp | 140 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 221 km/h | 219 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.6 sec | 9.1 sec | 11.6 sec |
| Torque: | 370 Nm @ 1500 rpm. | 370 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm. | 188 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BDH, BAU | AKE, BAU, BDH | F4R |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2496 cm3 | 2496 cm3 | 1998 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5 l | 5.5 l | 5.3 l |
| Coolant: | 10 l | 6.0 l | 8.8 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 18.5 | 19.5 | 9.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 78.3 mm | 78.3 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Tiptronic | 5 Tiptronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4703 mm | 4796 mm | 4517 mm |
| Width: | 1746 mm | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2070 mm | ||
| Height: | 1462 mm | 1479 mm | 1773 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2702 mm | 2760 mm | 2702 mm |
| Front track: | 1515 mm | 1540 mm | 1534 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1515 mm | 1569 mm | 1540 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 110 mm | ||
| Front overhang: | 929 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 886 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 400 l | 455 l | 275 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 725 l | 1590 l | 2850 l |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Independent multi-link | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | The depreciated rack | Semi-independent, spring | Semi-independent, spring |
| Max weight: | 2290 kg | 2200 kg | 2300 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1625 kg | 1650 kg | 1565 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 100 kg | 80 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1900 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.4 m | 11.68 m | 11.4 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2000 kg | 1800 kg | 1620 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 | 205/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 7J x 16 | R15 |