The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)

€ 47,200
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 43,700
 VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat GTE
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A4 3.0 TDI is 5.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat GTE
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
72.5
79.6
58.4
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
72.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.2 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
111
186.1
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
191.9
186.1 in
Length
191.9 in
111 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat GTE
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.02 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat GTE
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat GTE
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CSWB
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
215 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
17.38 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
51 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
48 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
784 mi
Range
2219 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
784 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
26.6 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
94.6 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data