The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 1 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.6
8.0
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 90 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
770 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway
980 km on highway
Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
460'000 km
460'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
1 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Volkswagen Passat
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A3, Seat Exeo
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.68 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.50 m
Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 20 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 8 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
440 litres
495 litres
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 55 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter:
11.1 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better
