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 1.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.0
10.4
Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
620 km in combined cycle
590 km in combined cycle
800 km on highway
780 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
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
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:
450 litres
390 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
1250 litres
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 60 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.
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.
