The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 40,500
Audi A4 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 34,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A4 3.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
71.9
80.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
110.6
185.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
185.1 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.27 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI SCR
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CLAB
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
201 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
146 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
18.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
18.26 lb/hp
23 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
48 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
43 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
976 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
799 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data