Car comparison

AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30VvsVolkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-1999
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B5)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1998

Comparison overview

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AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30VVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193hp144kW
193hp144kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
67.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
69.3s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
25.8s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
590km367mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,479mm176in
4,670mm184in
Width
1,733mm68in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,607mm103in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,498mm59in
1,498mm59in
Rear track
1,477mm58in
1,500mm59in
Trunk volume
440L
475L
Max trunk volume-
745L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30VVolkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30VVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.8 s
26.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
1,450 kg
3,197 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
238 km/h
148 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V7.3 s
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V and Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V and Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V: 1.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
667 km
414 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
590 km
367 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
7.3 s
238 km/h
148 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
7.6 s
238 km/h
148 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,479 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.3 s
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
7.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30VVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,479 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
590 km
367 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30VVolkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 76 km (47 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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