Audi A4 vs Volkswagen Passat
Overview | |
MSRP$39,900 | MSRP$27,575 |
Average price$19,758 | Average price$13,351 |
Listings4163 | Listings3888 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.0 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryWe’d forgotten just how terrific the Audi A4 can be. The compact luxury sports sedan is over half a decade old now. After a week-long stint in a 2022 Audi A4 Prestige 45 TFSI, we’re reminded of the A4’s fundamental appeal. From its rock-solid structure to its modern technology, nothing about the 2022 A4 telegraphs the car’s age. The A4 remains an excellent choice in a luxury sports sedan. | |
Reviews SummaryFirst came the Dasher in 1974, then the Quantum in 1982, then the Passat in 1990. None became household names like the Honda Accord or Toyota Camry, partly because the Passat and its progenitors appealed to a small contingent of Americans seeking European design, engineering, and driving dynamics in a car often characterized as a bargain-priced Audi. But in the midsize sedan segment, a reputation for reliability and efficiency, not design or handling, is king. Tired of compromise, Volkswagen "Americanized" the Passat for the 2011 model year, moving production to a new factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The car's blandly attractive design, huge interior, big trunk, and soft ride seemed to be just what U.S. customers wanted, along with a ”Made in the USA” label. But those potential buyers had moved on to SUVs, and the new Passat alienated some of the VW faithful. The Dieselgate scandal didn't help the Passat, either. VW nailed the car's coffin shut when the family car segment began to wither rapidly. So now, the Passat departs the U.S. market, effectively replaced by the Tiguan and Atlas SUVs and leaving the Jetta to serve people who still want a sedan wearing a VW logo on its grille. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 201 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower201 hp @ 4200 rpm | Horsepower174 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 201 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Torque236 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower201 hp @ 4200 rpm | Horsepower174 hp @ 5200 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall3 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.0 cu ft | Cargo Space15.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3682 lbs | Curb Weight3369 lbs |
Height56.2 in | Height58.7 in |
Length187.5 in | Length193.6 in |
Width79.6 in | Width72.6 in |
Wheelbase111.0 in | Wheelbase110.4 in |
Maximum Payload1014 lbs | Maximum Payload937 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $39,900 | $27,575 |
Average price | $19,758 | $13,351 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 6.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | We’d forgotten just how terrific the Audi A4 can be. The compact luxury sports sedan is over half a decade old now. After a week-long stint in a 2022 Audi A4 Prestige 45 TFSI, we’re reminded of the A4’s fundamental appeal. From its rock-solid structure to its modern technology, nothing about the 2022 A4 telegraphs the car’s age. The A4 remains an excellent choice in a luxury sports sedan. | First came the Dasher in 1974, then the Quantum in 1982, then the Passat in 1990. None became household names like the Honda Accord or Toyota Camry, partly because the Passat and its progenitors appealed to a small contingent of Americans seeking European design, engineering, and driving dynamics in a car often characterized as a bargain-priced Audi. But in the midsize sedan segment, a reputation for reliability and efficiency, not design or handling, is king. Tired of compromise, Volkswagen "Americanized" the Passat for the 2011 model year, moving production to a new factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The car's blandly attractive design, huge interior, big trunk, and soft ride seemed to be just what U.S. customers wanted, along with a ”Made in the USA” label. But those potential buyers had moved on to SUVs, and the new Passat alienated some of the VW faithful. The Dieselgate scandal didn't help the Passat, either. VW nailed the car's coffin shut when the family car segment began to wither rapidly. So now, the Passat departs the U.S. market, effectively replaced by the Tiguan and Atlas SUVs and leaving the Jetta to serve people who still want a sedan wearing a VW logo on its grille. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 201 hp I4 | 2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 201 hp @ 4200 rpm | 174 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 201 hp I4 | 2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Torque | 236 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | 206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower | 201 hp @ 4200 rpm | 174 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 3 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.0 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3682 lbs | 3369 lbs |
Height | 56.2 in | 58.7 in |
Length | 187.5 in | 193.6 in |
Width | 79.6 in | 72.6 in |
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 110.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1014 lbs | 937 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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