Volkswagen Passat engine produces 3 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Audi A4. Despite less power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.4
8.3
Real fuel consumption:
7.8 l/100km
9.0 l/100km
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
940 km in combined cycle
840 km in combined cycle
1200 km on highway
1070 km on highway
890 km with real consumption
770 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Audi A4 2004 1.8 engine: The main known problems for this engine are turbocharger failure, ignition issues, and unstable idle.
The turbocharger frequently fails due to oil coking in the supply lines.
The ignition coils with ... More about Audi A4 2004 1.8 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):
2`140
2`000
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Volkswagen Passat has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A4, so Volkswagen Passat quality could be a bit better.
