The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)

€ 42,200
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 47,800
 VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
1436
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
1826
2040
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 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 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
2786
4767
4699 mm
Length
4767 mm
2808 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
1715 kg
Kerb Weight
1674 kg
2210 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2250 kg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
41 kg
2.39 %
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CLAB
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
201 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 bhp
276 bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
400 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
400 NM
350 NM
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
8.53 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.07 kg/bhp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
8.53 kg/bhp
6.07 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
55 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
767 mi
Range
562 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
767 mi
562 mi
VW Passat Variant 2.0 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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
576 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
650 L
1430 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1780 L