The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

€ 42,800
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 31,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
71.9
80.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
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 quattro (08 - 11)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
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
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
14.74 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
237 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
16.09 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
36 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
603 mi
Range
976 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
603 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
135.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data