The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 36,800
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI (09 - 11) Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
€ 35,900
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

ⓘ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 TFSI is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI (09 - 11)
71.9
80.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
71.9 in
Width
71.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.5 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI (09 - 11)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
185.2 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3567 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
2.97 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CAEB, CDNC
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
168 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
16.64 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
612 mi
Range
821 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
612 mi
821 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
125 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
125 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1305 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft