Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 6 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.6
9.8
Real fuel consumption:
11.4 l/100km
10.8 l/100km
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
590 km in combined cycle
710 km in combined cycle
800 km on highway
930 km on highway
550 km with real consumption
640 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Audi A4 2004 3.1 engine: The engine is prone to piston ring sticking and oil consumption, often requiring replacement of the pistons with forged ones. Frequent oil changes can help mitigate this issue, as can occasional high-speed ... More about Audi A4 2004 3.1 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
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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 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 20 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better
