The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 52,200
€ 35,500
€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 50 TDI is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A4 50 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 50 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
11.67 %
General
Audi A4 50 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
B9 (8W)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 50 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DCPC
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
282 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A4 50 TDI
282 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
457 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 50 TDI
457 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 50 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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13.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.64 lb/hp
Audi A4 50 TDI
13.8 lb/hp
19.64 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 50 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A4 50 TDI
41 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
633 mi
Range
836 mi
Audi A4 50 TDI
633 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
107 kWh
Audi A4 50 TDI
117.3 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 50 TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
705 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
