The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 35,400
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI (09 - 11) Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
€ 28,300
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)
71.9
80.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
71.7
81.2
71.9 in
Width
71.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.5 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
106.8
187.8
185.2 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3322 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.52 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CAHA
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
168 hp
120 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
20.93 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
734 mi
Range
713 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
734 mi
713 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1329 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft