The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)

€ 46,000
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 32,400
 VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 46,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
1436
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15)
1826
2040
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)
2712
4771
4699 mm
Length
4771 mm
2808 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
1755 kg
Kerb Weight
1601 kg
2250 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2210 kg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
154 kg
8.77 %
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CDUC, CKVC
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
242 bhp
138 bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
500 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
500 NM
320 NM
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

88 m
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

139 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
48 mpg
54 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
836 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
642 mi
836 mi
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI 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).
107 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
609 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
603 L
1430 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L