Audi A4 2012 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 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: | 177 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 43 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 5 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 651 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 161 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`130 | |
| 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 (€): | 16 800 | 13 600 | |
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