The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 40,500
€ 35,200
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 3.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.6 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
1427
1826
2040
1476
1832
2083
1826 mm
Width
1832 mm
2040 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1427 mm
Height
1476 mm
2808
4701
2786
4767
4701 mm
Length
4767 mm
2808 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
1665 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
2140 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
185 kg
11.11 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CLAB
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
201 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
201 bhp
178 bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
400 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
400 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.31 kg/bhp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
8.28 kg/bhp
8.31 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
58 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
799 mi
Range
695 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
799 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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).
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
100.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
