The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
€ 26,800
€ 45,000
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
58.1
72.1
82
56.2
71.9
80.3
72.1 in
Width
71.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.1 in
Height
56.2 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
185.2
187.7 in
Length
185.2 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
944 lb
23.85 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
B8
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.7 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
24.5 lb/hp
16.7 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
692 mi
Range
603 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
692 mi
603 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
135.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
