The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 34,800
€ 46,500
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500
ⓘ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
3508 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
9.36 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
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
BMR
Engine Code
CDUC, CKVC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
168 hp
242 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.99 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
20.88 lb/hp
15.99 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
821 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
821 mi
665 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
109.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
