The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 40 TFSI (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 36,800
€ 43,200
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 40 TFSI is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
Audi A4 40 TFSI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
56.2
72.5
79.6
57.9
71.7
81.2
72.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.2 in
Height
57.9 in
111
186.1
106.8
187.8
186.1 in
Length
187.8 in
111 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 40 TFSI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.17 %
General
Audi A4 40 TFSI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
B9 (8W)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 40 TFSI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DLVA
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Audi A4 40 TFSI
187 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A4 40 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Audi A4 40 TFSI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 40 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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17.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Audi A4 40 TFSI
17.63 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 40 TFSI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A4 40 TFSI
41 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
32 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
588 mi
Range
454 mi
Audi A4 40 TFSI
588 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
108 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).
176.2 kWh
Audi A4 40 TFSI
108 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 40 TFSI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
