Volkswagen Passat 2010 vs Audi A4 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 48 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | Used also on Audi A5 | |
| 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 2010 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 | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
| Volkswagen Passat is 7 cm longer than the Audi A4, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 480 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 85 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 4800 | 9200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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