The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 39,400
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
€ 33,800
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 39,400
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 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.1 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
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
71.9
80.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
110.6
185
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
106.8
187.8
185 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
6.74 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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
CGLC
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
175 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
280 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
131 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.47 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
20.79 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
48 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
799 mi
702 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 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
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft