The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 46,400

€ 29,700

€ 46,400
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 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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3181 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
545 lb
14.63 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
B9 (8W)
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch 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
DETA
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
187 hp
123 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
295 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
143 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 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
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19.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.86 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
19.93 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
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
801 mi
Range
719 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
801 mi
719 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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
92.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 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
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1272 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft










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