The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 48,200
€ 31,100
€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
56.5
71.9
80.3
59.7
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
110.6
185
106.8
187.8
185 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
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
633 lb
15.95 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
CDUC, CKVC
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
242 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
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16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
16.4 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
36 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
642 mi
Range
669 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
642 mi
669 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
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).
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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
