Audi 100 1992 vs Volkswagen Passat 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 230 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Audi 100 is more dynamic to drive. Audi 100 engine produces 80 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 145 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Audi 100 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.0 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi 100 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi 100 could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi 100 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi 100 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi 100 has 4x4: Vehicle features full-time Quattro II all-wheel drive - Torsen center differential with automatic torque split between front and rear axles, and electro-pneumatic manually-activated rear differential that automatically unlocks at speeds above 25 km/h. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Bora | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
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Audi 100 is larger, but lower. Audi 100 is 12 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi 100 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1310 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi 100 has 105 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. This could mean that the Audi 100 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi 100 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Audi 100 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 100 has serious deffects in 425 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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