The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)

€ 46,600
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 33,100
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) 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.
€ 33,100

ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower 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 DSG (14 - 18)
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 S tronic (09 - 11)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
185.2 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
761 lb
18.71 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
237 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 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
127 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
17.16 lb/hp
28.03 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
59 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
585 mi
Range
917 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
585 mi
917 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
139.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 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
1235 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft