The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)
€ 46,300
€ 31,700
€ 46,300
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 clean diesel is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 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 clean diesel
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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
185.2
109.7
187.7
185.2 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
666 lb
16.74 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
237 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
369 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
16.79 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
35 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
27 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
593 mi
Range
976 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
593 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
137.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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
