The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
€ 41,000
€ 31,600
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF 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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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 DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
756 lb
19.82 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
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 ACT
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
▶ REPLAY
16.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
16.09 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
36 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
603 mi
Range
748 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
603 mi
748 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
135.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
