Volkswagen Passat 2014 vs Audi A4 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat engine produces 68 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Audi A4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 54 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A3, Audi Q3 | |
| 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 2014 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat and Audi A4 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 586 litres | 460 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 126 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 32 000 | |
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