Audi A4 2004 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005

	Audi A4 2004 - 2007	Volkswagen Passat 2005 - 2010
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	1.6 Petrol	1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive:	Timing belt	Timing belt
Performance
Power:	102 HP	102 HP
Torque:	148 NM	148 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	12.6 seconds	12 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 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	7.7	7.7
Fuel tank capacity:	70 litres	70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	900 km in combined cycle	900 km in combined cycle
	1160 km on highway	1160 km on highway
	850 km with real consumption	890 km with real consumption

Engines
Average engine lifespan:	460'000 km	480'000 km
	Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:	10 years	10 years
Engine spread:	Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Seat Exeo	Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Volkswagen Touran
	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.
Volkswagen Passat 2005 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners. Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2005 1.6 engine
Dimensions
Length:	4.59 m	4.76 m
Width:	1.77 m	1.82 m
Height:	1.43 m	1.47 m
	Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 17 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:	460 litres	565 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	720 litres	no data
	Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 105 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`850	1`950

Safety:	no data
Quality:	above average	below average
	Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better
Average price (€):	2600	2200
Rating in user reviews:	8.0/10	8.0/10
Pros and Cons:	Audi A4 has fewer faults	Volkswagen Passat has longer expected engine lifespan more wide spread and longer produced engine roomier boot lower price
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Audi A4 2004 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions