The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 45,000
€ 35,700
€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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
185.2
106.8
187.8
185.2 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
553 lb
13.97 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
237 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
16.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
16.7 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
36 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
603 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
603 mi
565 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
135.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
