The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

€ 44,700
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
€ 31,600
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
€ 44,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 2.6 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
71.9
80.3
59.1
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
672 lb
16.84 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.12 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
16.84 lb/hp
28.12 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
62 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
552 mi
Range
965 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
552 mi
965 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
148.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft