Volkswagen Passat 2000 vs Audi A4 2002

	Volkswagen Passat 2000 - 2003	Audi A4 2002 - 2004
Gearbox:	Automatic	Automatic
Engine:	2.5 Diesel	2.5 Diesel
Camshaft drive:	Timing belt	Timing belt
Performance
Power:	150 HP	180 HP
Torque:	310 NM	370 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	11 seconds	9.7 seconds
	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):	9.0	8.7
	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:	680 km in combined cycle	750 km in combined cycle
	910 km on highway	1030 km on highway
	Audi A4 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)	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.
Volkswagen Passat 2000 2.5 engine: The 2.5 TDI engine is known for several recurring issues, many of which significantly affect reliability if not addressed promptly. One of the most common problems is rapid wear of camshaft lobes or rocker ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2000 2.5 engine
Dimensions
Length:	4.68 m	4.55 m
Width:	1.75 m	1.77 m
Height:	1.50 m	1.43 m
	Volkswagen Passat is 13 cm longer than the Audi A4, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 7 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:	450 litres	442 litres
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:	2`240 kg	2`230 kg

Safety:
Quality:	above average	above 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 (€):	1400	1600
Rating in user reviews:	7.9/10	7.2/10
Pros and Cons:	Volkswagen Passat has longer expected engine lifespan higher ratings in user reviews lower price	Audi A4 has more power more dynamic more full fuel tank mileage
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Volkswagen Passat 2000 vs Audi A4 2002

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Engines

Dimensions