The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 44,700
€ 44,400
€ 44,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
56.5
71.9
80.3
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.9 in
Width
71.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.5 in
Height
59.7 in
110.6
185.2
106.8
187.8
185.2 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3909 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.05 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 3.6 V6
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
296 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
16.84 lb/hp
13.21 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
552 mi
Range
454 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
552 mi
454 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
148.1 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft
