The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
€ 33,300
€ 40,500
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 2.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.2
71.9
80.3
71.7 in
Width
71.9 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.9 in
Height
56.2 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
185.1
187.8 in
Length
185.1 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3382 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
7.87 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFG*
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
175 hp
201 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
141 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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19.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
19.33 lb/hp
18.26 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
43 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
946 mi
Range
799 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
946 mi
799 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
