The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 51,900
€ 32,000
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
56.2
72.5
79.6
58.1
72.1
82
72.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.2 in
Height
58.1 in
111
186.1
109.7
187.7
186.1 in
Length
187.7 in
111 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
608 lb
15.9 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
B9 (8W)
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CRTC
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
268 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
14.27 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
42 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
706 mi
Range
894 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
706 mi
894 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
