The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)

€ 38,600
Audi A4 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A4 2.7 TDI
€ 36,800
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 2.7 TDI is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
71.9
80.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
71.9 in
Width
71.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.2 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A4 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
185.2 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 2.7 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3629 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Audi A4 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.44 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)

General

Audi A4 2.7 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A4 2.7 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CAMA, CGKA
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
187 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A4 2.7 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.7 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
19.69 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 2.7 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
37 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
754 mi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
631 mi
754 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
131.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 2.7 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data