Volkswagen Passat CC 2012 vs Audi A5 2009
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat CC and Audi A5 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volkswagen Passat CC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat CC could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A4, Seat Altea, Audi Q5, Seat Leon, 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 CC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | no data | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.39 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 980 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat CC has 52 litres more trunk space than the Audi A5. The Audi A5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| 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 (€): | 15 200 | 8800 | |
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