The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 49,100
€ 35,900
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.5
72.5
79.6
59.7
72.1
82
72.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
59.7 in
111
186
109.7
187.7
186 in
Length
187.7 in
111 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
9.57 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
B9 (8W)
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CSWB
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
215 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
17.79 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
50 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
47 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
767 mi
Range
932 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
767 mi
932 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
