Volkswagen Passat 1998 vs Audi A4 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 15 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 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 A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Bora | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A4 1999 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A4 1999 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is larger. Volkswagen Passat is 19 cm longer than the Audi A4, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1250 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 105 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`925 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Passat, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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