Volkswagen Passat 2011 vs Audi A4 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 27 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | Used also on 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. | |||
| Audi A4 2011 2.0 engine: This diesel engine is essentially a more efficient version of the well-known CAGA engine. The life of its piezo injectors depends heavily on the quality of the fuel used.
The timing belt is replaced at ... More about Audi A4 2011 2.0 engine | |||
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`130 | no data | |
| 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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