The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
€ 32,000
€ 43,100
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
675 lb
17.35 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
B8
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*DCZ*
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.42 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
27.26 lb/hp
16.42 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
894 mi
Range
585 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
894 mi
585 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
139.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
