The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 39,400

€ 41,700

€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘ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
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3691 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.44 %

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
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 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CGLC
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
175 hp
187 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
280 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
131 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
20.79 lb/hp
19.74 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
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
799 mi
Range
804 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
799 mi
804 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 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
1248 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












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