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: | 3.6 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat CC engine produces 35 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 20 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): | 9.3 | 9.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 590 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: | 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.80 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 |
no data | 980 litres | |
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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: | 2`130 kg | 2`180 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`629 kg | 1`650 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 501 kg | 530 kg | |
| 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 | 8600 | |
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