The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
€ 42,700
€ 31,400
€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.2 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
138 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
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16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.96 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
16.46 lb/hp
25.96 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
35 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
585 mi
Range
925 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
585 mi
925 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
139.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
