The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 46,600
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 28,300
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 46,600
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 2.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
71.9
80.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
71.7
81.2
71.9 in
Width
71.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.5 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
106.8
187.8
185.2 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3322 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
745 lb
18.32 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
237 hp
120 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 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

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
17.16 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
585 mi
Range
713 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
585 mi
713 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
139.9 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1329 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft