Volkswagen Passat engine produces 11 HP less power than Audi A4, but torque is 25 NM more than Audi A4.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.6
8.2
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
920 km in combined cycle
850 km in combined cycle
1160 km on highway
1090 km on highway
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:
1.47 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 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
565 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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720 litres
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 105 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better
