The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 38,500

€ 29,700

€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3181 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
633 lb
16.6 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
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 turbocharger
CJCD, CMFB
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
148 hp
123 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.86 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
25.77 lb/hp
25.86 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
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
816 mi
Range
719 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
816 mi
719 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 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
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1272 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












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