The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

€ 44,900
Audi A4 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 33,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 BMT.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18)
72.5
79.6
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
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 S tronic (15 - 18)
111
186.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
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 BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.05 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
B9 (8W)
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CSWB
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
215 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
16.56 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
56 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
912 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
799 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data