The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)

€ 42,200
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 27,900
 VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.8 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 8 cm lower than the VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
1436
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
1826
2040
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
1832
2083
1826 mm
Width
1832 mm
2040 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1436 mm
Height
1516 mm
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
2808
4699
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
2786
4767
4699 mm
Length
4767 mm
2808 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
1715 kg
Kerb Weight
1394 kg
2210 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1960 kg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
321 kg
18.72 %
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CLAB
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
201 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 bhp
123 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
400 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
400 NM
200 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
8.53 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.33 kg/bhp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
8.53 kg/bhp
11.33 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
55 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
767 mi
Range
692 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
767 mi
692 mi
VW Passat Variant 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
566 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
650 L
1430 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1780 L