The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
€ 40,000
€ 32,600
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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
109.7
187.7
185 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
586 lb
15.68 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CLAB
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
▶ REPLAY
18.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
18.59 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
45 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
37 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
753 mi
Range
719 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
753 mi
719 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
107 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
107 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
