The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 46,500
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 34,700
 VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700

ⓘ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
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
1826
2040
1476
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
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 S tronic (12 - 15)
2808
4701
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
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
1755 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
2230 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
335 kg
19.09 %
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

82 m
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
7.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.59 kg/bhp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
7.25 kg/bhp
9.59 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
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
50 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
42 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
665 mi
759 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
102.4 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 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
570 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data