The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 46,000
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 28,300
 VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 46,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 quattro (12 - 15)
1826
2040
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
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 quattro (12 - 15)
2808
4699
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
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
1755 kg
Kerb Weight
1507 kg
2250 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2110 kg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
248 kg
14.13 %
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

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)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
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 tur­bo­charger
CDUC, CKVC
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
242 bhp
120 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
500 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
500 NM
200 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

88 m
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
7.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.56 kg/bhp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
7.25 kg/bhp
12.56 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
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
48 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
713 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
642 mi
713 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 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
603 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
603 L
1430 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L