The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 44,700

€ 35,300

€ 44,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
56.5
71.9
80.3
59.7
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
110.6
185.2
109.7
187.9
185.2 in
Length
187.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
14.64 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
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
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
16.84 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
552 mi
Range
853 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
552 mi
853 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
148.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft