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:
1.9 Diesel
1.9 Diesel
Performance
Power:
115 HP
130 HP
Torque:
285 NM
310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
10.9 seconds
11 seconds
Audi A4 engine produces 15 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Despite less power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.0
6.5
Real fuel consumption:
6.0 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1030 km in combined cycle
950 km in combined cycle
1260 km on highway
1140 km on highway
1030 km with real consumption
950 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.68 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.50 m
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
450 litres
Audi A4 has 10 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.
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
