Audi A5 2009 vs Volkswagen Passat CC 2012
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 30 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat CC, but torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Passat CC. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 64 mm (2.5 inches) | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Passat CC can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Passat CC version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A5 is smaller. Audi A5 is 9 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat CC, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A5 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 532 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage space. Audi A5 has 52 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat CC. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat CC. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat CC has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 15 200 | |
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