The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 44,700
€ 39,500
€ 44,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 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 2.0 TSI BMT
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.36 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
217 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.75 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
16.84 lb/hp
15.75 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
552 mi
Range
641 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
552 mi
641 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
148.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
