The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14)
€ 40,900

€ 32,100

€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
71.9
80.3
59.7
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
110.6
185
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3651 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.44 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CNHA
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
187 hp
138 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.46 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
20.22 lb/hp
26.46 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
833 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
833 mi
797 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1354 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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