The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 42,200
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 33,800
 VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) 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.
€ 33,800

ⓘ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 7.2 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider 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 DSG (12 - 14)
1820
2062
1826 mm
Width
1820 mm
2040 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 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 DSG (12 - 14)
2712
4771
4699 mm
Length
4771 mm
2808 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
1715 kg
Kerb Weight
1539 kg
2210 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2120 kg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
176 kg
10.26 %
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
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
7-speed dual clutch 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 gas turbine com­pres­sor
CLAB
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
201 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
400 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
400 NM
240 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
135 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
8.53 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.74 kg/bhp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
8.53 kg/bhp
9.74 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
46 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
55 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
767 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
767 mi
702 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 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
581 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
603 L
1430 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L