The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)

€ 42,200
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 37,800
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800

ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
71.9
80.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3719 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5027 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.64 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CLAB
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
168 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.14 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
18.81 lb/hp
22.14 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
767 mi
Range
741 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
767 mi
741 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft