The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 51,900
€ 32,800
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.2
72.5
79.6
57.9
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
111
186.1
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.07 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
B9 (8W)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-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 gas turbine compressor
CRTC
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
268 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.04 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
14.27 lb/hp
21.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
706 mi
Range
713 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
706 mi
713 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 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
1173 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
