The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 43,100
€ 28,700
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 3.0 TDI 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.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI 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 DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
816 lb
20.97 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
123 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
129 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
16.42 lb/hp
25 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
35 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
35 mpg
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
585 mi
Range
733 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
585 mi
733 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
94.8 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
139.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 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
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
