The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 47,200
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 34,800
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
72.5
79.6
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
72.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.2 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
111
186.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
186.1 in
Length
187.8 in
111 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3508 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.13 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
B9 (8W)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI BMT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CSWB
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
215 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.88 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
17.38 lb/hp
20.88 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
51 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
784 mi
Range
821 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
784 mi
821 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
94.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data