The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 43,200
€ 46,500
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500
ⓘ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 6.8 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 4.3 cm taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
1470
1820
2062
1427
1826
2040
1820 mm
Width
1826 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2040 mm
1470 mm
Height
1427 mm
2712
4769
2808
4701
4769 mm
Length
4701 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2808 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
1722 kg
Kerb Weight
1755 kg
2240 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2230 kg
Weight Difference:
33 kg
1.88 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
CDUC, CKVC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3597 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 bhp
242 bhp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
350 NM
500 NM
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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5.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.25 kg/bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
5.82 kg/bhp
7.25 kg/bhp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
30 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
42 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
No data
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
454 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
665 mi
Audi A4 3.0 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
215 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
518 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
