The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

€ 42,700
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
€ 33,400
 VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
1436
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
1826
2040
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
1820
2062
1826 mm
Width
1820 mm
2040 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1436 mm
Height
1516 mm
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
2808
4703
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
2712
4771
4703 mm
Length
4771 mm
2808 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
1770 kg
Kerb Weight
1551 kg
2265 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2130 kg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
219 kg
12.37 %
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat Variant 1.8 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
237 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
500 NM
250 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

88 m
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
7.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.82 kg/bhp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
7.47 kg/bhp
9.82 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
585 mi
Range
613 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
585 mi
613 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.8 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
139.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
579 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
603 L
1430 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L