The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 40,800
€ 44,400
€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘ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 ultra is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
56.5
72.5
79.6
59.7
71.7
81.2
72.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.5 in
Height
59.7 in
111
186
106.8
187.8
186 in
Length
187.8 in
111 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3909 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
12.31 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
B9 (8W)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DEUA
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
148 hp
296 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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23.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
23.16 lb/hp
13.21 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
59 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
50 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
621 mi
Range
454 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
621 mi
454 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
176.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
82.2 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft
