Audi A4 2004 vs Volkswagen Passat 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| Audi A4 engine produces 3 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 25 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
| Audi A4 2004 1.8 engine: The main known problems for this engine are turbocharger failure, ignition issues, and unstable idle.
The turbocharger frequently fails due to oil coking in the supply lines.
The ignition coils with ... More about Audi A4 2004 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 18 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 | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 105 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`050 | |
| 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 | |
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