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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 35 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat CC, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Passat CC. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat CC gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi A5 2009 3.2 engine: This engine continues to suffer from a range of reliability concerns, many of which stem from cost-cutting on materials. One recurring issue involves low-grade gaskets used in critical areas like valve covers, ... More about Audi A5 2009 3.2 engine | |||
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, if possible |
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: | 2`180 kg | 2`130 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`650 kg | 1`629 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 530 kg | 501 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 8200 | 15 000 | |
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