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
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
€ 45,200
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200

ⓘ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
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
71.9
80.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 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 - 15)
110.6
185
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 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 TDI SCR BMT
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5093 lb
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.89 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

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
7-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 two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CGLC
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
175 hp
237 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
369 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
148 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.14 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
20.79 lb/hp
16.14 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
43 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
799 mi
Range
746 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
799 mi
746 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 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
1268 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft