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):
8.7
9.0
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:
750 km in combined cycle
680 km in combined cycle
1030 km on highway
910 km on highway
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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.
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.
