Audi A4 1999 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 173 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 25 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 37 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 8.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 420'000 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: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A4 1999 1.8 engine: This engine is known for its reliability and durability, often lasting over 450,000 km with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance, particularly using high-quality oil, is essential to maximize its lifespan and performance.
One of the most common issues is the failure of the vacuum regulator for the intake ... More about Audi A4 1999 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.50 m | |
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Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 20 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 495 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 55 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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