2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. (248 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 10 kg more than 2009 Audi A4.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Audi A4 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. 2009 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A4 | 2009 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A4 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
