Audi 80 1993 vs Volkswagen Passat 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 174 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Audi 80 engine produces 19 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Audi 80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 11.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi 80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi 80 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Audi 80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi 80 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi 80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi 100, Audi Coupe | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi 80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi 80 1993 2.8 engine: This engine, especially at higher mileages, often tends to consume oil, and the timing belt change interval in particular should be observed. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.50 m | |
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Audi 80 is smaller. Audi 80 is 19 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Audi 80 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Audi 80 has 80 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi 80 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 80 has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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