The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 46,700
€ 33,600
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 BlueTDI.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3633 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.33 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
B9 (8W)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
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 BlueTDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CSWB
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
215 hp
138 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
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17.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.33 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
17.13 lb/hp
26.33 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
53 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
48 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
762 mi
Range
821 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
762 mi
821 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1305 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
