Audi A4 2019 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Audi A4) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Volkswagen Passat) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 28 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 66 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2014 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 and Volkswagen Passat are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1152 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 126 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`035 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 25 400 | 14 600 | |
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