The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 42,700
€ 33,400
€ 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 2.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
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 DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
483 lb
12.38 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
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 1.8 TSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
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16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.64 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
16.46 lb/hp
21.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
35 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
585 mi
Range
613 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
585 mi
613 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 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).
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 SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1276 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
