The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)

€ 44,900
Audi A4 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 46,400
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18)
72.5
79.6
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 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 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 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 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)

General

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

Engine

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CSWB
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
215 hp
276 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

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

302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
56 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
578 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
799 mi
578 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data