The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
€ 32,000
€ 51,900
€ 32,000
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 1.6 TDI BMT is 1.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
58.1
72.1
82
56.2
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
109.7
187.7
111
186.1
187.7 in
Length
186.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
608 lb
15.9 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
B8
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*DCZ*
Engine Code
CRTC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.27 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
27.26 lb/hp
14.27 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
51 mpg
city
42 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
894 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
894 mi
706 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
