The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 38,300
€ 35,700
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
56.2
71.9
80.3
57.9
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
110.6
185.1
106.8
187.8
185.1 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.43 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CLAB
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
201 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
18.1 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
767 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
767 mi
565 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
