Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line vs Audi A3 35 TFSI S line

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line 6.1 s Runner-up: 8.4 s
Power winner Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line 272 hp Runner-up: 150 hp
Cargo winner Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line 690 L Runner-up: 380 L
Price winner Audi A3 35 TFSI S line $38,200 Runner-up: $48,500

Key differences

  • Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line is quicker from 0-100 km/h (6.1 s vs 8.4 s).
  • Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line has more power (272 hp vs 150 hp).
  • Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line has more cargo volume (690 L vs 380 L).
  • Audi A3 35 TFSI S line has the lower starting MSRP ($38,200 vs $48,500).
2025 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line studio car image
Volkswagen
Passat 2.0 TSI R-Line
2025 · Petrol Wagon
2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI S line studio car image
Audi
A3 35 TFSI S line
2025 · Petrol Sedan
Performance
0-100 km/h6.1 s8.4 s
Top Speed250 km/h224 km/h
Power272 hp150 hp
Torque400 Nm250 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank56 L40 L
Efficiency7.6 L/100km6.1 L/100km
CO2 Emissions173 g/km139 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,917 mm4,343 mm
Ground Clearance140 mm130 mm
Cargo690 L380 L
Curb Weight1,650 kg1,335 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.3 m10.7 m
Starting MSRP$48,500$38,200