Volkswagen Passat and Audi A4 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.0
7.9
Real fuel consumption:
9.1 l/100km
8.5 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
770 km in combined cycle
880 km in combined cycle
1030 km on highway
1180 km on highway
680 km with real consumption
820 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
8 years
8 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.70 m
4.55 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.43 m
Volkswagen Passat is 15 cm longer than the Audi A4, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
475 litres
445 litres
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 30 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably slightly better