The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 43,200
€ 34,700
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘ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 3.6 V6 is 2.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 2.0 TDI 115g.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 2.0 TDI 115g
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 3.6 V6
Audi A4 2.0 TDI 115g
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
379 lb
9.98 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 2.0 TDI 115g
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 2.0 TDI 115g
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
CAHB, CGLD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
161 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI 115g
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI 115g
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 2.0 TDI 115g
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI 115g
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.22 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
21.22 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI 115g
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 2.0 TDI 115g
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI 115g
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
454 mi
Range
890 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
890 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI 115g
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI 115g
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 2.0 TDI 115g
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
