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1996 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2020 Audi A4 Avant

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      Here’s how the 1996 Volkswagen Passat and the 2020 Audi A4 Avant compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 2020 Audi A4 Avant comes in at 4762 mm (187.48 in), giving it a 59 mm (2.32 in) (1.2 %) advantage over the 1996 Volkswagen Passat at 4703 mm (185.16 in). Looking at width, the 2020 Audi A4 Avant stretches to 1847 mm (72.72 in), making it 101 mm (3.98 in) (5.5 %) wider than the 1996 Volkswagen Passat at 1746 mm (68.74 in). As for height, the 1996 Volkswagen Passat stands at 1462 mm (57.56 in), giving it an extra 2 mm (0.08 in) (0.1 %) compared to the 2020 Audi A4 Avant at 1460 mm (57.48 in).

      Overall, the 1996 Volkswagen Passat is taller than the 2020 Audi A4 Avant, while the 2020 Audi A4 Avant is longer and wider than the 1996 Volkswagen Passat.

      Length
      4703 mm185.2 in
      4762 mm187.5 in
      Width
      1746 mm68.7 in
      1847 mm72.7 in
      Height
      1462 mm57.6 in
      1460 mm57.5 in

      1996 Volkswagen Passat Preview
      4703 mm185.2 in πŸ”΄ -59 mm-2.3 in (-1.2%)
      2020 Audi A4 Avant Side View Left
      4762 mm187.5 in 🟒 +59 mm+2.3 in (+1.3%)
      1996 Volkswagen Passat Preview
      1746 mm68.7 in πŸ”΄ -101 mm-4.0 in (-5.5%)
      2020 Audi A4 Avant Front View
      1847 mm72.7 in 🟒 +101 mm+4.0 in (+5.8%)
      1996 Volkswagen Passat Preview
      1462 mm57.6 in 🟒 +2 mm+0.1 in (+0.1%)
      2020 Audi A4 Avant Rear View
      1460 mm57.5 in πŸ”΄ -2 mm-0.1 in (-0.1%)
      1996 Volkswagen Passat
      2020 Audi A4 Avant

      Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Sedan
      Wagon

      Model Year:

      1996
      2020

      Production:

      1996-2000 Discontinued Model
      n/a

      Dimensions

      Length:

      4670-4703 mm183.9-185.2 in
      πŸ”΄ -92 mm-3.6 in (-1.9%) - πŸ”΄ -59 mm-2.3 in (-1.2%)
      4762 mm187.5 in
      🟒 +59 mm+2.3 in (+1.3%) - 🟒 +92 mm+3.6 in (+2.0%)

      Width:

      1740-1746 mm68.5-68.7 in
      πŸ”΄ -107 mm-4.2 in (-5.8%) - πŸ”΄ -101 mm-4.0 in (-5.5%)
      1847 mm72.7 in
      🟒 +101 mm+4.0 in (+5.8%) - 🟒 +107 mm+4.2 in (+6.1%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      -
      2022 mm79.6 in

      Height:

      1462 mm57.6 in
      πŸ”΄ -1 mm0.0 in (-0.1%) - 🟒 +27 mm+1.1 in (+1.9%)
      1435-1460 mm56.5-57.5 in
      πŸ”΄ -27 mm-1.1 in (-1.8%) - 🟒 +1 mm+0.0 in (+0.1%)

      Ground Clearance:

      -
      -

      Trunk Capacity:

      400-475 liter14.1-16.8 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -95 liter-3.4 cu ft (-19.2%) - 🟒 +60 liter+2.1 cu ft (+14.5%)
      415-495 liter14.7-17.5 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -60 liter-2.1 cu ft (-12.6%) - 🟒 +95 liter+3.4 cu ft (+23.8%)

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      725-800 liter25.6-28.3 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -770 liter-27.2 cu ft (-51.5%) - πŸ”΄ -615 liter-21.7 cu ft (-43.5%)
      1415-1495 liter50.0-52.8 cu ft
      🟒 +615 liter+21.7 cu ft (+76.9%) - 🟒 +770 liter+27.2 cu ft (+106.2%)

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1200-1535 kg2646-3384 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -585 kg-1290 lbs (-32.8%) - 🟒 +70 kg+154 lbs (+4.8%)
      1465-1785 kg3230-3935 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -70 kg-154 lbs (-4.6%) - 🟒 +585 kg+1290 lbs (+48.8%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      1750-2100 kg3858-4630 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -635 kg-1400 lbs (-26.6%) - 🟒 +30 kg+66 lbs (+1.4%)
      2070-2385 kg4564-5258 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -30 kg-66 lbs (-1.4%) - 🟒 +635 kg+1400 lbs (+36.3%)

      Roof Load:

      100 kg220 lbs
      🟒 +10 kg+22 lbs (+11.1%)
      90 kg198 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -10 kg-22 lbs (-10.0%)

      Tire Specifications

      Rims Size:

      15-inch rims:
      • 6J x 15
      • 15
      16-inch rims:
      • 6J x 16
      • 7J x 16
      16-inch rims:
      • 7 J x 16
      • 7.0 J x 16
      • 7J x 16
      7-inch rims:
      • 7
      17-inch rims:
      • 5 J x 17
      • 7.5 J x 17

      Tire Size:

      • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
      • 195/65 R16 (W:195 | H:65 | D:16)
      • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
      • 205/60 R16 (W:205 | H:60 | D:16)
      • 225/50 R17 (W:225 | H:50 | D:17)

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