Audi A4 1998 vs Volkswagen Passat 1999

	Audi A4 1998 - 1999	Volkswagen Passat 1999 - 2000
Gearbox:	Automatic	Automatic
Engine:	2.5 Diesel	2.5 Diesel
Camshaft drive:	Timing belt	Timing belt
Performance
Power:	150 HP	150 HP
Torque:	310 NM	310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	10.6 seconds	11 seconds
	Audi A4 and Volkswagen Passat have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	8.6	8.8
	Audi A4 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:	62 litres	62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	720 km in combined cycle	700 km in combined cycle
	930 km on highway	920 km on highway

Drive type
Wheel drive type:	4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)	All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:	350'000 km	360'000 km
	Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:	2 years	4 years
Engine spread:	Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8	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 1999 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 1999 2.5 engine
Dimensions
Length:	4.48 m	4.67 m
Width:	1.73 m	1.74 m
Height:	1.42 m	1.50 m
	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	450 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	1250 litres	no data
	Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 60 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):	2`100	2`220

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
Pros and Cons:		Volkswagen Passat has roomier boot lower price
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Audi A4 1998 vs Volkswagen Passat 1999

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Engines

Dimensions