The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

€ 42,200
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 39,600
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600

ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
71.9
80.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 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 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
187.9
185 in
Length
187.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.46 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
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 2.0 TSI OPF
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CLAB
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
187 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
767 mi
Range
641 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
767 mi
641 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft