The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 44,300
€ 32,300
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 6.6 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1715 kg
Kerb Weight
1405 kg
2190 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
310 kg
18.08 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CDUC, CKVC
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
242 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
500 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
500 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
7.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.49 kg/bhp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
7.09 kg/bhp
9.49 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
49 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
39 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
654 mi
Range
774 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
654 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
