2012 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 6,299 cc (3 cylinders), 2013 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A8 weights approximately 543 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Audi A8 (445 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (240 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat | 2013 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Audi |
| Model | Passat | A8 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 6299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4769 mm | 5137 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2111 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2712 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
