The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15)
€ 43,200
€ 37,800
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 2.0 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 3.6 V6
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
4.77 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
CGLC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
175 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
39 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
454 mi
Range
743 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
743 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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
