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Audi A7 vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or VW Passat?

Audi A7 vs VW Passat: Key differences

Audi A7

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

VW Passat

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • slightly lighter
  • visibly 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

A7

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Passat is significantly cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,566 £.

Both cars consume an average of 1.2 L/100km – no difference here.

As for electric range, the VW Passat offers considerably more range – reaching up to 135 km, about 67 km more than the Audi A7.

Passat

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A7 offers clearly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 358 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the VW Passat takes 5.8 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A7 is moderately faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the VW Passat tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

A7

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: VW Passat offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, VW Passat is slightly lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 197 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers visibly more boot space – 690 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 155 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Passat offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,770 L, about 380 L more than the Audi A7.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries very slightly more – 600 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 is far ahead overall 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.

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A7

Audi A7

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 630 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 67 - 68 km
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Audi A7

The Audi A7 wraps elegant fastback lines around a sumptuous, tech-packed cabin that turns everyday drives into something a bit more special. It strikes a polished balance between relaxed comfort and engaging poise, so you’ll enjoy long cruises and spirited backroad runs while arriving in unmistakable style.

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Reviews Audi A7

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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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Sjaak
5 Dec 2025, 19:42:23

Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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VW Passat

Costs and Consumption
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
28 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
4,917 mm
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
1,521 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
1,770 L
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
Is the Audi A7 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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