The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 44,300
€ 43,200
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
56.2
71.9
80.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.9 in
Width
71.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.2 in
Height
57.9 in
110.6
185.1
106.8
187.8
185.1 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.4 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CDUC, CKVC
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
242 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
15.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
15.62 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
33 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
654 mi
Range
454 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
654 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
