Audi A4 2012 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 27 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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`220 | |
| 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 (€): | 17 200 | 14 000 | |
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