Volkswagen Passat 2011 vs Audi A4 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 50 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1570 km on highway | ||
| 1110 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
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 (€): | 5600 | 9400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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