The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 42,200
€ 28,300
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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
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
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
3322 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
459 lb
12.14 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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 turbocharger
CLAB
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
120 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
148 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
126 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
18.81 lb/hp
27.68 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
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
767 mi
Range
713 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
767 mi
713 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).
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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 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
1329 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
