The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 48,200
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 33,800
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘ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 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 (12 - 15)
71.9
80.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 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 (12 - 15)
110.6
185
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 BMT
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
575 lb
14.49 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

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 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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.47 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
16.4 lb/hp
21.47 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
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
642 mi
702 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 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
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft