Volkswagen Passat vs Audi A4 Comparison

Volkswagen Passat

Audi A4

How they stack

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8.5

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Based on the Volkswagen Passat 206TSI R-LINE

Based on the Audi A4

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

Transporting things

Long distance driving

Fuel Efficiency

66L

475 to 535 km

54L - 61L

265 to 451 km

ANCAP Safety Rating

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$48,990 - $67,790

$66,300 - $85,700

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CarExpert's Take

Anthony Crawford

Senior Road Tester

Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

It's the ultimate affordable sleeper with muscular straight-line performance
Adaptive suspension makes this a delight on long hauls and quick through the corners
Huge boot and loaded to the hilt with kit

Misses

A more satisfying engine note would be nice
Enjoying your Passat 206TSI R-Line comes at a cost at the bowser
Get used to three-point turns

Standard Features

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Wireless phone charger

Powered tailgate

Rear air vents

Adaptive cruise control

Climate control

Reversing sensors

Reversing camera

Autonomous emergency braking

Optional Features

Metallic Paint (+$900)
Pearl Effect Paint (+$900)

Assistance Plus Pack (+$2,470)
Heated Front Seats (+$850)

Reviews

8.5

2021 Volkswagen Passat review

Bigger, quicker, and better handling than a mid-size luxury SUV, the Passat 206TSI is the perfect family-size sleeper

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Specs

Type
TURBO DIRECT F/INJ		TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI
Size (cc)
1984		1968 - 1984
Size (L)
2.0L		2.0L
Induction
TURBO 4		TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16		16
Power
162kW - 206kW		110kW - 183kW
Power RPM
4500 - 5600		3000 - 5000
Torque
350Nm		270Nm - 400Nm
Torque RPM
1500 - 1700		1350 - 1750
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
9.3 - 9.6		9.4 - 15.5

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