The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)

€ 46,400
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15) Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
€ 46,400
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 46,400
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 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 TSI BMT.
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15)
71.9
80.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
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 (14 - 15)
110.6
185.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
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 TSI BMT
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.93 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)

General

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

Engine

Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CMUA
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
268 hp
276 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

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

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
31 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
578 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
505 mi
578 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data