The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra S tronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 43,700
€ 43,200
€ 43,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
VW Passat 3.6 V6
56.2
72.5
79.6
57.9
71.7
81.2
72.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.2 in
Height
57.9 in
111
186.1
106.8
187.8
186.1 in
Length
187.8 in
111 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
434 lb
11.43 %
General
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
VW Passat 3.6 V6
B9 (8W)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DETA
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
187 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
VW Passat 3.6 V6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
17.98 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
59 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
50 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
621 mi
Range
454 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
621 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
82.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
176.2 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
82.2 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
