Audi A8 1996 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000

 
Audi A8
1996 - 1999
Volkswagen Passat
2000 - 2005
Body: SedanEstate car / wagon
The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.8 Petrol2.8 Petrol

Performance

Power: 193 HP193 HP
Torque: 280 NM280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.1 seconds10 seconds
Audi A8 and Volkswagen Passat have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.911.0
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Audi A8 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A8 could require 135 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres62 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 670 km in combined cycle560 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway770 km on highway
Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Dimensions

Length: 5.03 m4.68 m
Width: 1.88 m1.75 m
Height: 1.44 m1.50 m
Audi A8 is larger, but lower.
Audi A8 is 35 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 13 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 525 litres450 litres
Audi A8 has more luggage capacity.
Audi A8 has 75 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter: 12.3 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 1.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`2352`190
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
Audi A8 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A8, so Audi A8 quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€): 20001400
Pros and Cons: Audi A8 has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
Volkswagen Passat has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Share these results to social networks or e-mail
Contact us: info@auto-abc.lv