The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Audi A4 40 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)
€ 43,200
€ 39,100
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘ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 40 TFSI.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 40 TFSI
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 40 TFSI
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
445 lb
11.72 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 40 TFSI
B7
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 40 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
DLVA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 40 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 40 TFSI
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 40 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 40 TFSI
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.92 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
17.92 lb/hp
Audi A4 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A4 40 TFSI
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
454 mi
Range
569 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
569 mi
Audi A4 40 TFSI
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A4 40 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi A4 40 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
