The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

€ 44,700
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
€ 34,000
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 44,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
71.9
80.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
602 lb
15.09 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 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 1.4 TSI BMT 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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.9 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
16.84 lb/hp
22.9 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
552 mi
Range
720 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
552 mi
720 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
108 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
148.1 kWh
108 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft