The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 38,300
€ 32,300
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 3.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.2
71.9
80.3
58.1
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.2 in
Height
58.1 in
110.6
185.1
109.7
187.7
185.1 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
8.91 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CLAB
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
201 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
152 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
18.1 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
37 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
767 mi
Range
1000 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
767 mi
1000 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
