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:
Manual
Manual
Engine:
2.8 Petrol
2.8 Petrol
Performance
Power:
174 HP
193 HP
Torque:
250 NM
280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8 seconds
8 seconds
Audi 100 engine produces 19 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.5
11.0
Real fuel consumption:
10.6 l/100km
11.7 l/100km
The Audi 100 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi 100 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi 100 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
760 km in combined cycle
560 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway
760 km on highway
750 km with real consumption
520 km with real consumption
Audi 100 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.79 m
4.68 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.50 m
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 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
510 litres
450 litres
Audi 100 has more luggage capacity. Audi 100 has 60 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.
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
