The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
€ 33,900
€ 51,900
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900
ⓘ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 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT is 1.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
58.1
72.1
82
56.2
72.5
79.6
72.1 in
Width
72.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.1 in
Height
56.2 in
109.7
187.7
111
186.1
187.7 in
Length
186.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3115 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
710 lb
18.56 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
B8
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZE*
Engine Code
CRTC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.27 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
21.05 lb/hp
14.27 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
46 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
719 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
719 mi
706 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
96.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
