The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)

€ 48,200
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 44,400
 VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400

ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
71.9
80.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (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 (12 - 15)
110.6
185
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 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 3.6 V6
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3909 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5115 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.51 %
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CDUC, CKVC
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
242 hp
296 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6

▶ REPLAY
16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
16.4 lb/hp
13.21 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
34 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
454 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
642 mi
454 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft