Audi A4 2011 vs Volkswagen Passat 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 7 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Despite less power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1430 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 1650 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 1110 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
| Audi A4 is 7 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A4 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 565 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 85 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Passat, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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