The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08)
€ 28,700
€ 41,000
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 DPF.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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 DPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
739 lb
19.38 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
B8
Generation
B8 (8K)
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.09 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
25 lb/hp
16.09 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
733 mi
Range
603 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
733 mi
603 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
94.8 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
94.8 kWh
135.8 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
