The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 44,300
€ 47,200
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Passat GTE is 1.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
VW Passat GTE
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
57.3
72.1
82
56.2
72.5
79.6
72.1 in
Width
72.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.3 in
Height
56.2 in
109.9
187.7
111
186.1
187.7 in
Length
186.1 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.58 %
General
VW Passat GTE
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
B8
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
CSWB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
215 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.38 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
17.38 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
No data
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
1827 mi
Range
784 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
784 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
32.2 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
