The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI quattro (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 39,500
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI quattro (12 - 13) 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
€ 39,500
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 2.8 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 quattro (12 - 13)
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 quattro (12 - 13)
110.6
185
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
185 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
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3567 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI quattro (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.25 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
148 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 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
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
17.54 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
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
34 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
541 mi
Range
821 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
541 mi
821 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
132.6 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
132.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 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