The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (07 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
€ 44,000
€ 34,800
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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 3.2 FSI is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.2
71.9
80.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.9 in
Width
71.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.2 in
Height
57.9 in
110.6
185.2
106.8
187.8
185.2 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3508 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
5.57 %
General
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CALA
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
261 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.88 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
14.23 lb/hp
20.88 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
25 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
428 mi
Range
821 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
428 mi
821 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
176.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
