The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)

€ 33,800
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
€ 51,900
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 33,800
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 1.5 TSI OPF is 1.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
111
186.1
188 in
Length
186.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
661 lb
17.28 %
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)

General

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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 1.5 TSI OPF
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
CRTC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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 1.5 TSI OPF
184 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI

Performance

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

 REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.27 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
21.38 lb/hp
14.27 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
44 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
42 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
774 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
774 mi
706 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
100.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data