The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 44,500

€ 43,300

€ 44,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
56.5
71.9
80.3
59.7
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
110.6
185.2
109.7
187.9
185.2 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 TDI SCR
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.61 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
237 hp
187 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
16.46 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
585 mi
Range
892 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
585 mi
892 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
139.9 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft