The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (08 - 09) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
€ 40,800
€ 49,400
€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 is 6.9 inches longer and 1.8 inches taller.
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
55.8
73
82.3
54
73
79.5
73 in
Width
73 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.8 in
Height
54 in
106.7
188.9
108.3
182.1
188.9 in
Length
182.1 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
3763 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.62 %
General
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
3C/35
Generation
8T
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
296 hp
237 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Performance
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.14 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
12.71 lb/hp
16.14 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
23 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
16 mpg
city
28 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
431 mi
Range
603 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
431 mi
603 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
135.8 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
191.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
