Audi A8
1995 - 1999
Audi A8 2.5 TDI | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual
Audi A8 2.5 TDI Automatic | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Audi A8 2.5 TDI Quattro | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Audi A8 2.8 | 174 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A8 2.8 Automatic | 174 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Audi A8 2.8 5V | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A8 2.8 5V Automatic | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Audi A8 2.8 5V Quattro | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
2.8 5V Quattro Automatic | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
2.8 Quattro | 174 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
2.8 Quattro Automatic | 174 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
3.7 | 230 HP | Petrol | Automatic
3.7 Quattro | 230 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
4.2 Quattro | 300 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Volkswagen Passat
2001 - 2004
Variant 1.6 | 102 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Variant 1.9 TDI | 100 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 1.9 TDI | 100 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Variant 1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Variant 1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.0 | 115 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 2.0 | 115 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Variant 2.0 4Motion | 115 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.0 5V | 130 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 2.3 V5 | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 2.3 V5 | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Variant 2.3 V5 4Motion | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.5 TDI | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 2.5 TDI | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Variant 2.5 TDI | 163 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Variant 2.5 TDI | 163 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 2.5 TDI 4Motion | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.5 TDI 4Motion | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Variant 2.5 TDI 4Motion | 180 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Variant 2.5 TDI 4Motion | 180 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.8 V6 4Motion | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.8 V6 4Motion | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Variant W8 4Motion | 275 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Variant W8 4Motion | 275 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Body:
Sedan Estate 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:
Automatic Automatic
Engine:
3.7 Petrol 4.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:
230 HP 275 HP
Torque:
315 NM 370 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.1 seconds 8.1 seconds
Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Audi A8 engine produces 45 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
13.0 13.0
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres 80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
690 km in combined cycle 610 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway 830 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 m 4.68 m
Width:
1.88 m 1.75 m
Height:
1.44 m 1.50 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 litres 450 litres
Audi A8 has more luggage capacity. Audi A8 has 75 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter:
12.3 meters 12 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat.
Gross weight (kg):
2`325 2`340
Safety:
no data
Quality:
below average
average
Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A8 has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€):
2000 1600
Pros and Cons:
Audi A8 has
more full fuel tank mileage roomier boot
Volkswagen Passat has
more power more dynamic fewer faults lower price
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