2005 Audi A8 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Audi A8 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 5,998 cc, 2005 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A8 (450 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A8 weights approximately 561 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.
Because 2005 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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 A8 (560 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (335 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A8 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1896 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2145 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 62 L |
