The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

€ 44,700
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
€ 41,700
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 44,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
71.9
80.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3691 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
7.52 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
187 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
16.84 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
552 mi
Range
804 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
552 mi
804 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
148.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft