The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 51,900
€ 42,000
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3609 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
5.65 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
B9 (8W)
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CRTC
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
268 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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14.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.3 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
14.27 lb/hp
19.3 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
706 mi
Range
804 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
706 mi
804 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1351 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
