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Audi A4 Limousine vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Limousine or VW Passat?

Audi A4 Limousine vs VW Passat: Key differences

Audi A4 Limousine

  • very slightly cheaper
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter

VW Passat

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  • only slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A4 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A4 Limousine is very slightly cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the VW Passat costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 634 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Audi A4 Limousine with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

Passat

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Passat offers only slightly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Limousine is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the VW Passat takes 5.8 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 400 Nm.

A4 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Limousine is very slightly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,573 kg. The difference is around 28 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers markedly more boot space – 690 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 230 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries barely more – 577 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 37 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £36,500
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 124 - 135 km
Audi A4 Limousine
VW Passat

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi A4 Limousine

The Audi A4 is a polished, grown-up sedan that blends restraint with a subtle dose of sportiness, making it an easy choice for commuters and company car buyers alike. Inside it's all refined materials and sensible design, while the driving experience balances comfort and composure — clever, competent and quietly smug in the best possible way.

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VW Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Audi A4 Limousine
VW Passat

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,800 - 46,600 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
121 - 167 g/km
co2
28 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4,762 mm
Length
4,917 mm
Width
1,847 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
1,428 mm
Height
1,521 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,770 L
Payload
490 - 540 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
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