The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 46,300
€ 43,200
€ 46,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 clean diesel is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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
185.2
106.8
187.8
185.2 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
4.6 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Passat 3.6 V6
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Passat 3.6 V6
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
237 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Passat 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
16.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
16.79 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
35 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
593 mi
Range
454 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
593 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
137.9 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
