The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)
€ 34,700
€ 46,300
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300
ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
849 lb
21.34 %
General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.79 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.16 lb/hp
16.79 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
759 mi
Range
593 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
759 mi
593 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
137.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
102.4 kWh
137.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
