Audi 100 1993 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Audi 100 engine produces 35 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Audi 100 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 8.3 | |
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The Audi 100 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi 100 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Audi 100 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Audi 100 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 770'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi 100 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi 100 1993 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. 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: | 4.79 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.50 m | |
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Audi 100 is larger, but lower. Audi 100 is 11 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi 100 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 495 litres | |
| Audi 100 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| 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): | 1`975 | 1`600 | |
| 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 (€): | 2200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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