The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)

€ 42,800
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 46,400
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400

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 6.4 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
1427
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
1826
2040
1476
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
1832
2083
1826 mm
Width
1832 mm
2040 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1427 mm
Height
1476 mm
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
2808
4703
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
2786
4767
4703 mm
Length
4767 mm
2808 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
1730 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2205 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2220 kg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
115 kg
6.65 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
237 bhp
276 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
500 NM
350 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

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

85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.85 kg/bhp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
7.3 kg/bhp
5.85 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
43 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
603 mi
Range
578 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
603 mi
578 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
135.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
605 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data