The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14)
€ 36,200
€ 32,100
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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
71.9
80.3
59.7
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
110.6
185.2
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
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3651 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.37 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
CDNB, CAEA
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
178 hp
138 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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19.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.46 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
19.81 lb/hp
26.46 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
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
553 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
553 mi
797 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
138.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 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
1354 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft
