The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

€ 45,000
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
€ 44,200
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
71.9
80.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
110.6
185.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3836 lb
Curb Weight
3794 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.09 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CMUA
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
268 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
14.31 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
29 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
746 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
468 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
153.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data