The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 41,000
€ 25,800
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 DPF is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
615 lb
16.12 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.66 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
16.09 lb/hp
26.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
36 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
603 mi
Range
737 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
603 mi
737 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
135.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
