The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 53,700
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 34,900
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 53,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
72.5
79.6
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
111
186
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
699 lb
17.91 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
B9 (8W)
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CRTC
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
268 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

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

246 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
14.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.64 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
14.56 lb/hp
21.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
680 mi
Range
719 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
680 mi
719 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft