The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 46,400
€ 33,900
€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
11.01 %
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
Front-wheel drive
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 turbocharger
CMUA
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
268 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
251 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
135 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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14.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
14.27 lb/hp
23 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
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
31 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
24 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
505 mi
Range
954 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
505 mi
954 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 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
1248 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
