The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)

€ 38,300
Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 31,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 BMT.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
71.9
80.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
110.6
185.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)
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 BMT
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
8.91 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
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 BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
37 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
767 mi
Range
976 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
767 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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