The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 42,700
€ 31,100
€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI DPF is 6.8 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 8 cm lower than the VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
1436
1826
2040
1516
1820
2062
1826 mm
Width
1820 mm
2040 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1436 mm
Height
1516 mm
2808
4703
2712
4771
4703 mm
Length
4771 mm
2808 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
1770 kg
Kerb Weight
1513 kg
2265 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg
Weight Difference:
257 kg
14.52 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
237 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
500 NM
240 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
7.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 kg/bhp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
7.47 kg/bhp
9.58 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
585 mi
Range
669 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
585 mi
669 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
139.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
587 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
603 L
1430 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L
