Audi A7 (2010 – 2014) vs Volkswagen Passat (2009 – 2011): specs compared
The Audi A7 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 313 hp against 300 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.3 s against 5.5 s. The Volkswagen Passat uses less fuel, from 4.7 L/100 km against 5.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,416 kg against 1,735 kg. At 4,968 mm, the Audi A7 is 170 mm longer than the Volkswagen Passat.
| Specification |
Audi
A7
2010 – 2014
|
Volkswagen
Passat
2009 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2014 | 2009 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 204 – 310 hp | 141 – 300 hp |
| Torque | 281 – 649 Nm | 249 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.3 – 8.3 s | 5.5 – 9.8 s |
| Top speed | 235 – 249 km/h | 209 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.1 – 8.2 L/100 km | 4.7 – 9.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,968 mm | 4,798 mm |
| Width | 1,910 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,417 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,913 mm | 2,710 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,735 – 1,925 kg | 1,416 – 1,704 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.