The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 46,600
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 27,200
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3402 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
666 lb
16.37 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
237 hp
104 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.71 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
17.16 lb/hp
32.71 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
585 mi
Range
989 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
585 mi
989 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
139.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1272 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft