The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15)
€ 33,600
€ 44,300
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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
185.1
187.7 in
Length
185.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
472 lb
12.48 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
B8
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
6-speed manual 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
*DSR*
Engine Code
CDUC, CKVC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
242 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.62 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
22.36 lb/hp
15.62 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
912 mi
Range
654 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
912 mi
654 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 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
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
