Volkswagen Passat 2000 vs Audi A4 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 5 HP less power than Audi A4, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2000 2.5 engine: The 2.5 TDI engine is known for several recurring issues, many of which significantly affect reliability if not addressed promptly. One of the most common problems is rapid wear of camshaft lobes or rocker ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2000 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Volkswagen Passat is 15 cm longer than the Audi A4, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 445 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 30 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`055 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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