The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
€ 32,400
€ 45,000
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 6.6 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 4.3 cm taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
1470
1820
2062
1427
1826
2040
1820 mm
Width
1826 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2040 mm
1470 mm
Height
1427 mm
2712
4769
2808
4703
4769 mm
Length
4703 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2808 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
1517 kg
Kerb Weight
1795 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2240 kg
Weight Difference:
278 kg
15.49 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
237 bhp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
250 NM
500 NM
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.57 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
9.6 kg/bhp
7.57 kg/bhp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
40 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
621 mi
Range
603 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
603 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
135.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
135.8 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
