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automotive station wagonWhat is the difference between a VW Passat and an Audi a4?
Likewise, is the Audi a4 and VW Passat the same car?
While the 80 became the Audi A4, thePassat continued with its name unchanged. After years ofbuilding rear-engine vehicles, Volkswagen entered themainstream front-wheel-drive market in 1972 with theGiugiaro-styled Passat. Volkswagen Passat cabin ismore practical and has better seats than the AudiA4.
Accordingly, is an Audi the same as a Volkswagen?
Volkswagen Passenger Cars is the Group's originalmarque, and the other major subsidiaries include passenger carmarques such as Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini,Porsche, SEAT, and Škoda.
The Audi A6 has about the same turningradius as the Volkswagen Passat, allowing equalmaneuverability in and out of tight spots. When it comes tohorsepower, the Audi A6 has a much more powerful engine thanthe Volkswagen Passat.