The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18)
€ 42,900

€ 30,900

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
56.5
72.5
79.6
59.7
72.1
82
72.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
59.7 in
111
186
109.7
187.7
186 in
Length
187.7 in
111 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.55 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
B9 (8W)
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DEUA
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
148 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
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24.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.75 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
24.73 lb/hp
27.75 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
565 mi
Range
894 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
565 mi
894 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft










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