Volkswagen Passat 2005 vs Audi A4 2004

	Volkswagen Passat 2005 - 2010	Audi A4 2004 - 2007
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	1.6 Petrol	1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive:	Timing belt	Timing belt
Performance
Power:	102 HP	102 HP
Torque:	148 NM	148 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	12.8 seconds	13 seconds
	Volkswagen Passat and Audi A4 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	7.8	7.8
Fuel tank capacity:	70 litres	70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	890 km in combined cycle	890 km in combined cycle
	890 km with real consumption	850 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines
Average engine lifespan:	480'000 km	460'000 km
	Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:	10 years	10 years
Engine spread:	Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Volkswagen Touran	Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Seat Exeo
	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.
Volkswagen Passat 2005 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners. Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2005 1.6 engine
Dimensions
Length:	4.77 m	4.59 m
Width:	1.82 m	1.77 m
Height:	1.52 m	1.43 m
	Volkswagen Passat is larger. Volkswagen Passat is 18 cm longer than the Audi A4, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 9 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:	603 litres	442 litres
	Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 161 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4.
Turning diameter:	11.4 meters	11.1 meters
	The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A4.
Gross weight (kg):	1`300	1`910

Safety:		no data
Quality:	below average	above average
	Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better
Average price (€):	1600	2800
Rating in user reviews:	8.0/10	8.0/10
Pros and Cons:	Volkswagen Passat has longer expected engine lifespan more wide spread and longer produced engine roomier boot lower price	Audi A4 has fewer faults
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Volkswagen Passat 2005 vs Audi A4 2004

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions