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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat CC engine produces 27 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi A5. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat CC reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat CC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat CC over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | 64 mm (2.5 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: | 4.80 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC is larger. Volkswagen Passat CC is 9 cm longer than the Audi A5, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Passat CC is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat CC has 52 litres more trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat CC is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A5. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`970 kg | 2`085 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`507 kg | 1`555 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 463 kg | 530 kg | |
| Volkswagen Passat CC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem less than Audi A5. Therefore, Audi A5 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 15 000 | 8000 | |
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