Audi A4 1999 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000

	Audi A4 1999 - 2001	Volkswagen Passat 2000 - 2003
Body:	Sedan	Estate car / wagon
	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:	2.5 Diesel	2.5 Diesel
Camshaft drive:	Timing belt	Timing belt
Performance
Power:	150 HP	150 HP
Torque:	310 NM	310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	9 seconds	9.8 seconds
	Audi A4 and Volkswagen Passat have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	6.8	7.1
Real fuel consumption:	7.0 l/100km	7.4 l/100km
	The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel tank capacity:	62 litres	62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	910 km in combined cycle	870 km in combined cycle
	1190 km on highway	1140 km on highway
	880 km with real consumption	830 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines
Average engine lifespan:	360'000 km	360'000 km
	Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:	4 years	4 years
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	495 litres
	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`935	2`090

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 (€):	1600	1400
Rating in user reviews:	7.2/10	7.9/10
Pros and Cons:	Audi A4 has more dynamic lower fuel consumption fewer faults	Volkswagen Passat has roomier boot higher ratings in user reviews lower price
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Audi A4 1999 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions