The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 15)
€ 43,200
€ 34,500
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 ultra.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
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 ultra
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.22 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
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 ultra
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
CAGB, CJCB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
134 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
19 mpg
city
49 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
454 mi
Range
979 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
979 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
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
