The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 32,300
€ 38,300
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
185.1
187.7 in
Length
185.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.84 %
General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
B8
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
201 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
20.93 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
774 mi
Range
767 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
774 mi
767 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
100.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
