The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
€ 47,200
€ 26,800
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.2
72.5
79.6
58.1
72.1
82
72.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.2 in
Height
58.1 in
111
186.1
109.7
187.7
186.1 in
Length
187.7 in
111 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
723 lb
19.35 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
B9 (8W)
Generation
B8
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CSWB
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
215 hp
123 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.5 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
17.38 lb/hp
24.5 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
51 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
48 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
784 mi
Range
692 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
784 mi
692 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
94.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
