The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
€ 48,000
€ 33,800
€ 48,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI clean diesel is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3631 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
10.74 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
237 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
369 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
17.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.53 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
17.16 lb/hp
24.53 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
( 38 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
38 MPGe
6 MPGe
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
27 mpg
city
20.6 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
577 mi
Range
303 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
577 mi
303 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
31.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
141.9 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
