Audi A4 2006 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005

	Audi A4 2006 - 2007	Volkswagen Passat 2005 - 2010
Gearbox:	Manual	Automatic
Engine:	3.0 Diesel	3.2 Petrol
	Diesel (Audi A4) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volkswagen Passat) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences."
Performance
Power:	233 HP	250 HP
Torque:	450 NM	320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	7 seconds	7.2 seconds
	Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 17 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 130 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Despite less power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	7.6	10.1
Real fuel consumption:	8.2 l/100km	10.8 l/100km
	The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 2.5 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 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel tank capacity:	63 litres	70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	820 km in combined cycle	690 km in combined cycle
	760 km with real consumption	640 km with real consumption
	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)
Audi A4 2006 3.0 engine: The camshaft is driven by a set of four chains, which means that replacement costs are high.
Dimensions
Length:	4.59 m	4.77 m
Width:	1.77 m	1.82 m
Height:	1.43 m	1.52 m
	Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 18 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 9 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:	442 litres	603 litres
	Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 161 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter:	11.1 meters	11.4 meters
	The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat.
Gross weight (kg):	2`210	2`200

Safety:	no data
Quality:	above average	below average
	Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better
Average price (€):	2800	1800
Rating in user reviews:	8.0/10	8.0/10
Pros and Cons:	Audi A4 has lower fuel consumption more full fuel tank mileage fewer faults	Volkswagen Passat has more power roomier boot lower price
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Audi A4 2006 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Dimensions