The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF (08 - 08) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 36,500

€ 45,200

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.5
71.9
80.3
59.7
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
59.7 in
110.6
185.2
109.7
187.7
185.2 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.3 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CAMA, CGKA
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
187 hp
237 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.14 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
19.98 lb/hp
16.14 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
38 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
651 mi
Range
746 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
651 mi
746 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
127.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












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