The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
€ 38,300

€ 37,300

€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘ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 TDI SCR BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.5
71.9
80.3
59.7
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
110.6
185
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 TDI SCR BMT
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.3 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJCD, CMFB
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
148 hp
187 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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25.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
25.55 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
44 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
833 mi
Range
954 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
833 mi
954 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












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