The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 39,600
€ 34,900
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 ACT.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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 ACT
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.5 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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 ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CGLC
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
175 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.64 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
21.17 lb/hp
21.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
715 mi
Range
719 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
715 mi
719 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
109.1 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
109.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
