The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)

€ 42,200
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 31,600
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
71.9
80.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
110.6
185
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
106.8
187.8
185 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
445 lb
11.77 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
CLAB
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
18.81 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
767 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
767 mi
702 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft