The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 41,700
€ 44,300
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 3.2 FSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat GTE
56.2
71.9
80.3
57.3
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.2 in
Height
57.3 in
110.6
185.2
109.9
187.7
185.2 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat GTE
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
3.9 %
General
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat GTE
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat GTE
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
CALA
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
261 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
13.98 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
29 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
20 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
1827 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
485 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
32.2 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
155.3 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
