The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 51,900
€ 30,100
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1427
1842
2022
1470
1820
2062
1842 mm
Width
1820 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1427 mm
Height
1470 mm
2820
4726
2712
4769
4726 mm
Length
4769 mm
2820 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1735 kg
Kerb Weight
1502 kg
2230 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
233 kg
13.43 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
B9 (8W)
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CRTC
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
268 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
268 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
600 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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6.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.51 kg/bhp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
6.47 kg/bhp
9.51 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
55 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
58 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
706 mi
Range
630 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
706 mi
630 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
528 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
