The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 51,900
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 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 4.3 cm shorter, 2.2 cm wider and 4.3 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1427
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
1842
2022
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
1820
2062
1842 mm
Width
1820 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1427 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
2820
4726
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
2712
4769
4726 mm
Length
4769 mm
2820 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1735 kg
Kerb Weight
1619 kg
2230 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2140 kg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
116 kg
6.69 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
B9 (8W)
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
CRTC
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
268 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
268 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
600 NM
220 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

74 m
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
6.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.94 kg/bhp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
6.47 kg/bhp
10.94 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
55 mpg  ( 62 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
50 mpg
city
9.3 kg
No data
motorway
5.6 kg
58 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
706 mi
Range
303 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
706 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
521 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data