The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 39,200

€ 33,800

€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 3.2 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
72.5
79.6
59.7
71.7
81.2
72.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.5 in
Height
59.7 in
111
186
106.8
187.8
186 in
Length
187.8 in
111 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.7 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
B9 (8W)
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 gas turbine compressor
DEUC
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
120 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.47 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
28.48 lb/hp
21.47 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
57 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
49 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
606 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
606 mi
702 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 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
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft