The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 46,700
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 36,600
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18)
72.5
79.6
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18)
111
186
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 TDI BMT
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI S tronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.38 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CSWB
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
215 hp
175 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
53 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
762 mi
Range
836 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
762 mi
836 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
107 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft