Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 30 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.1
7.8
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.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
760 km in combined cycle
840 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway
1110 km on highway
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
360'000 km
330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
4 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
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.
