The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)

€ 44,300
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 37,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A4 3.0 TDI is 6.8 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 4.3 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1427
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15)
1826
2040
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
1820
2062
1826 mm
Width
1820 mm
2040 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1427 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15)
2808
4701
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
2712
4769
4701 mm
Length
4769 mm
2808 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1715 kg
Kerb Weight
1650 kg
2190 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2210 kg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.79 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI BMT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CDUC, CKVC
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
242 bhp
175 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
500 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
500 NM
380 NM
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
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
7.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.43 kg/bhp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
7.09 kg/bhp
9.43 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
49 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
654 mi
Range
754 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
654 mi
754 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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