The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 46,000
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (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
€ 46,000
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 quattro (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 quattro (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
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.55 %
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
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 TSI OPF
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CDUC, CKVC
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
242 hp
187 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 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
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 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
15.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
15.99 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
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
641 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
642 mi
641 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
248 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