Audi A4 2011 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 3 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 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Seat Exeo | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A4 2011 2.0 engine: This diesel engine is essentially a more efficient version of the well-known CAGA engine. The life of its piezo injectors depends heavily on the quality of the fuel used.
The timing belt is replaced at ... More about Audi A4 2011 2.0 engine Volkswagen Passat 2010 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.52 m | |
| Audi A4 is 8 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A4 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 603 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 113 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 14 800 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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