Audi A4 engine produces 8 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Despite less power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.8
7.9
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
970 km in combined cycle
780 km in combined cycle
1200 km on highway
1060 km on highway
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
370'000 km
440'000 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 Volkswagen Passat engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
2 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Skoda Superb
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Skoda Superb
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.55 m
4.70 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.46 m
Audi A4 is 15 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
445 litres
475 litres
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 30 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 10 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably slightly better
