Audi A4 vs. Volkswagen Passat
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$42,000
Starting MSRP
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$27,575
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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26 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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24 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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201 hp
Horsepower
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174 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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2.0 L/121
Displacement
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2.0 L/121
Displacement
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Displacement
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201 @ 4200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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174 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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236 @ 1450
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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206 @ 1700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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7-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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26 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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24 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P245/40HR18
Front Tire Size
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P235/45HR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P245/40HR18
Rear Tire Size
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P235/45HR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Forged Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Front Wheel Material
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Forged Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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188 in
Length, Overall
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194 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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101 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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37 in
Front Head Room
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37 in
Front Head Room
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Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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55 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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111 in
Wheelbase
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110 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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56 in
Height, Overall
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59 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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12 ft³
Trunk Volume
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16 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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3,638 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,369 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Safety
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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420
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2025 Audi A4 or the 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
The 2025 Audi A4 is more fuel efficient than the 2022 Volkswagen Passat with 29 MPG combined versus 28 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2025 Audi A4 or the 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
The 2022 Volkswagen Passat is cheaper than the 2025 Audi A4 with a $27,575 starting MSRP versus a $42,000 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2025 Audi A4 or the 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
The 2025 Audi A4 has a better safety rating than the 2022 Volkswagen Passat according to the NHTSA with an overall 5/5 safety rating versus an overall 4/5 safety rating.
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