The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 44,700

€ 28,300

€ 44,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
1436
1826
2040
1516
1820
2062
1826 mm
Width
1820 mm
2040 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1436 mm
Height
1516 mm
2808
4703
2712
4771
4703 mm
Length
4771 mm
2808 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
1810 kg
Kerb Weight
1507 kg
2305 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg

Weight Difference:
303 kg
16.74 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
237 bhp
120 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
500 NM
200 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
7.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.56 kg/bhp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
7.64 kg/bhp
12.56 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
39 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
552 mi
Range
713 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
552 mi
713 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
148.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
603 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
603 L












1430 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L