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
€ 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 EcoFuel.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 EcoFuel
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
6.69 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
B9 (8W)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
268 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
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
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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14.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
14.27 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
( 52 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
52 MPGe
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
42 mpg
city
20.6 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
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).
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
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
