The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)

€ 46,600
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
€ 36,800
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 TFSI is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
71.9
80.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.9 in
Width
71.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.5 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
110.6
185
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
185 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
459 lb
11.63 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CMUA
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
268 hp
207 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
14.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.85 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
14.72 lb/hp
16.85 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
28 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
466 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
466 mi
551 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
159.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1274 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft