The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 44,700
€ 36,200
€ 44,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
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
187.7
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 1.8 TSI BMT
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
16.84 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 TSI BMT
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
178 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
16.84 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
552 mi
Range
684 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
552 mi
684 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
148.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
