The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 42,800
€ 34,100
€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘ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 2.8 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
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
188
185.2 in
Length
188 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.85 %
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
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 SCR
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 3600 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
237 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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16.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
16.09 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
36 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
27 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
603 mi
Range
917 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
603 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
135.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
