The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15)
€ 44,300
€ 46,400
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat GTE is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TFSI.
VW Passat GTE
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
57.3
72.1
82
56.2
71.9
80.3
72.1 in
Width
71.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.3 in
Height
56.2 in
109.9
187.7
110.6
185.1
187.7 in
Length
185.1 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.76 %
General
VW Passat GTE
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
B8
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TFSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
CMUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.27 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
14.27 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
1827 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
505 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
