The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 42,700
€ 35,700
€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF 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
185.2
109.7
187.7
185.2 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
17.22 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
16.46 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
35 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
585 mi
Range
746 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
585 mi
746 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
139.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
