The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

€ 51,900
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 40,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700

ⓘ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 BMT.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
72.5
79.6
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
111
186.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
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 BMT
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
6.98 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
14.27 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
42 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
837 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
706 mi
837 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1336 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data