Audi A4 2001 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000

	Audi A4 2001 - 2004	Volkswagen Passat 2000 - 2003
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.5 Diesel	2.5 Diesel
Camshaft drive:	Timing belt	Timing belt
Performance
Power:	180 HP	150 HP
Torque:	370 NM	310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	8.7 seconds	10 seconds
	Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	7.8	8.1
	Audi A4 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:	66 litres	62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	840 km in combined cycle	760 km in combined cycle
	1110 km on highway	1000 km on highway
	Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type
Wheel drive type:	4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)	All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:	330'000 km	360'000 km
	Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:	6 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 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	450 litres
	Audi A4 has 8 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`195	2`200

Safety:
Quality:	above average	above 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 (€):	1600	1400
Rating in user reviews:	7.2/10	7.9/10
Pros and Cons:	Audi A4 has more power more dynamic more full fuel tank mileage	Volkswagen Passat has longer expected engine lifespan higher ratings in user reviews lower price
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Audi A4 2001 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Engines

Dimensions