The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 48,600
€ 44,300
€ 48,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A4 45 TDI is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Audi A4 45 TDI
VW Passat GTE
56.2
72.5
79.6
57.3
72.1
82
72.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.2 in
Height
57.3 in
111
186.1
109.9
187.7
186.1 in
Length
187.7 in
111 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 45 TDI
VW Passat GTE
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.44 %
General
Audi A4 45 TDI
VW Passat GTE
B9 (8W)
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 45 TDI
VW Passat GTE
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
DCPE
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A4 45 TDI
228 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A4 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Audi A4 45 TDI
VW Passat GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 45 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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17.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Audi A4 45 TDI
17.07 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 45 TDI
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Audi A4 45 TDI
45 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
36 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
693 mi
Range
1827 mi
Audi A4 45 TDI
693 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
Environmental Impact
107 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 45 TDI
107 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 45 TDI
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
705 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
