The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 53,700
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 39,500
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 53,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500

ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
72.5
79.6
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT 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 2.0 TSI BMT 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 2.0 TSI BMT
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.43 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CRTC
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
268 hp
217 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.75 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
14.56 lb/hp
15.75 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
680 mi
Range
641 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
680 mi
641 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft