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:
2.4 Petrol
2.3 Petrol
Performance
Power:
165 HP
170 HP
Torque:
230 NM
220 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.2 seconds
9.9 seconds
Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 5 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Despite less power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.3
9.9
Real fuel consumption:
9.9 l/100km
10.0 l/100km
By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A4 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
600 km in combined cycle
620 km in combined cycle
790 km on highway
800 km on highway
620 km with real consumption
620 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Audi A4 1999 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A4 1999 2.4 engine
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
