The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)

€ 40,500
Audi A4 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
71.9
80.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
110.6
185.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
185.1 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.75 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
CLAB
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
201 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
146 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
18.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
18.26 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
48 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
43 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
283 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
799 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data