The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 44,400
€ 27,300
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.2
71.9
80.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.9 in
Width
71.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.2 in
Height
57.9 in
110.6
185.2
106.8
187.8
185.2 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3247 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
644 lb
16.55 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
237 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
369 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
127 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.06 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
16.42 lb/hp
27.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
34 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
577 mi
Range
725 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
577 mi
725 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
141.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
