The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 53,700
€ 34,500
€ 53,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
56.5
72.5
79.6
59.7
71.7
81.2
72.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.5 in
Height
59.7 in
111
186
106.8
187.8
186 in
Length
187.8 in
111 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
465 lb
11.92 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
B9 (8W)
Generation
B7
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CRTC
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
268 hp
207 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
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14.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.6 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
14.56 lb/hp
16.6 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
604 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
680 mi
604 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
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).
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).
136.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
