The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15)
€ 38,500
€ 44,300
€ 38,500
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 TSI 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 TSI 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 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.25 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
B8
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*CXD*
Engine Code
CDUC, CKVC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
242 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.62 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
15.29 lb/hp
15.62 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
651 mi
Range
654 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
651 mi
654 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
