The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)

€ 36,100
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 13) Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
€ 47,800
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 13)
71.9
80.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 13)
110.6
185
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
185 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3691 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4960 lb
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.44 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)

General

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CAGA, CJCA
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
141 hp
276 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
32 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
562 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
799 mi
562 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1270 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft