The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 43,200
€ 39,600
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.9 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
72.5
79.6
71.7 in
Width
72.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
56.2 in
106.8
187.8
111
186.1
187.8 in
Length
186.1 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
10.56 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
B7
Generation
B9 (8W)
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
DEUC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
120 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.29 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
28.29 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
57 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
48 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
454 mi
Range
606 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
606 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 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
1157 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
