2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A4 (187 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (170 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 488 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A4 (240 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A4 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
