The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 45,000
€ 32,000
€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 3.0 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
56.2
71.9
80.3
58.1
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.2 in
Height
58.1 in
110.6
185.1
109.7
187.7
185.1 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3836 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
619 lb
16.14 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CMUA
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
268 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
14.31 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
29 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
468 mi
Range
894 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
468 mi
894 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
153.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
