The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 46,500
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 34,300
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
71.9
80.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.2 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
110.6
185.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
185.1 in
Length
188 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
14.53 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CDUC, CKVC
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
242 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
15.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
15.99 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
35 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
853 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
665 mi
853 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data