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 1.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.0
6.8
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
770 km in combined cycle
970 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway
1200 km on highway
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.
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
