Audi A4 1996 vs Volkswagen Passat 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 173 NM | 168 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 and Volkswagen Passat have the same engine power, but Audi A4 torque is 5 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A4 1996 1.8 engine: This engine is known for its reliability and durability, often lasting over 450,000 km with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance, particularly using high-quality oil, is essential to maximize its lifespan and performance.
One of the most common issues is the failure of the vacuum regulator for the intake ... More about Audi A4 1996 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.50 m | |
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Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 19 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 105 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Passat, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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