The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

€ 46,500
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 50,200
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI OPF.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
71.9
80.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION 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 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION 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 2.0 TSI OPF
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.28 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CDUC, CKVC
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
242 hp
268 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
15.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.53 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
15.99 lb/hp
13.53 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
586 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
665 mi
586 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
132.6 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data