Audi A4 2001 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.4 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 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 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, Skoda Superb | 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 2000 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 2000 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.50 m | |
| Audi A4 is 13 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 495 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 53 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`110 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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