2012 A6 versus 2015 Passat?

2012 A6 versus 2015 Passat? Is a three-year old A6 a better bet than a new Passat?

Conor Kennedy

Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing new car

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Expert answer

Hi Conor,

Hmmm. Tough one. I'd always be tempted by the younger car, and if it's the 1.6-litre diesel Passat then there's a good chance you'll never have to refill the tank - I once did Galway-Dublin-Glasgow-Dublin-Galway-Dublin on a single tank of juice in one.

That said, the Audi would be hugely tempting and while there's really no fundamental difference between the too (you are paying extra for the badge and not much else really) there's no denying the extra feel good factor of the A6.

All things being equal then, and assuming both cars come with and equally full service history, I'd be minded to treat yourself and go for the Audi. 

Further reading:

First Irish drive of the new Volkswagen Passat

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
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