The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 45,000
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
€ 35,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘ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 TFSI is 6.8 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 4.3 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1427
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
1826
2040
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
1820
2062
1826 mm
Width
1820 mm
2040 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1427 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
2808
4701
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2712
4769
4701 mm
Length
4769 mm
2808 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1740 kg
Kerb Weight
1559 kg
2215 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2120 kg
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
181 kg
10.4 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CMUA
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
268 bhp
at 4780 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
268 bhp
175 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
400 NM
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
400 NM
380 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

75 m
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
6.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.91 kg/bhp
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
6.49 kg/bhp
8.91 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
35 mpg
54 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
836 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
468 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
107 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
153.5 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
561 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data