Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 27 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
10.5
Real fuel consumption:
11.8 l/100km
10.5 l/100km
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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
560 km in combined cycle
620 km in combined cycle
770 km on highway
820 km on highway
520 km with real consumption
620 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
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:
400 litres
445 litres
Audi A4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Passat has 45 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. This could mean that the Volkswagen Passat uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
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.
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
