The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
€ 36,100

€ 44,700

€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the A4 Avant 2.0 TDI is 0.2 inches shorter.
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
56.5
71.9
80.3
56.5
71.9
80.3
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.5 in
Height
56.5 in
110.6
185
110.6
185.2
185 in
Length
185.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.85 %

General
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
CAGA, CJCA
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
141 hp
237 hp
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
25.8 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
33 mpg
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
799 mi
Range
552 mi
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
799 mi
552 mi
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
148.1 kWh
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
148.1 kWh
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












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