The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 35,600

€ 36,600

€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
71.9
80.3
59.7
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
110.6
185.2
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.06 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAGA, CJCA
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
141 hp
175 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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25.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
25.49 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
685 mi
Range
836 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
685 mi
836 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
107 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












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