Comparison Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic & Audi 100 Avant (C3, Typ 44, 44Q) 1.8 CAT (90 Hp) quattro & Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169, facelift 2008) A 150 (95 Hp) Autotronic
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | Passat | 100 | A-class |
| Generation: | Passat Variant (B5.5) | 100 Avant (C3, Typ 44, 44Q) | A-class (W169, facelift 2008) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic | 1.8 CAT (90 Hp) quattro | A 150 (95 Hp) Autotronic |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 1985 year | 2008 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 1988 year | 2012 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Combi | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.3 l/100 km | 8.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.3 l/100 km | 5.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9 l/100 km | 6.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.34 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 80 l | 54 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | ||
| Power: | 180 hp | 90 hp | 95 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 5500 rpm. | 5200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 218 km/h | 174 km/h | 170 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.8 sec | 13.4 sec | 13.5 sec |
| Torque: | 370 Nm @ 1500 rpm. | 138 Nm @ 3000 rpm. | 140 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BDH, BAU | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | |
| Engine displacement: | 2496 cm3 | 1781 cm3 | 1498 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5 l | 3.0 l | |
| Coolant: | 10 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | - | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 19.5 | 9 | 11 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm | 69.2 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 78.3 mm | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Tiptronic | 1 Autotronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4682 mm | 4793 mm | 3838 mm |
| Width: | 1746 mm | 1814 mm | 1764 mm |
| Height: | 1498 mm | 1422 mm | 1593 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2702 mm | 2687 mm | 2568 mm |
| Front track: | 1515 mm | 1476 mm | 1556 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1515 mm | 1490 mm | 1551 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 450 l | 644 l | 435 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1545 l | 1920 l | 1995 l |
| Front suspension: | Helical spring | The depreciated rack | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2290 kg | 1790 kg | 1690 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1803 kg | 1240 kg | 1225 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | ||
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.4 m | 11.5 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2000 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 185/70 R14 | 185/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | R14 | 6J x 15 |