The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 48,200
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
€ 35,700
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15)
71.9
80.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15)
110.6
185
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
185 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3481 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
465 lb
11.78 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

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

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CMUA
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
268 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
23 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
502 mi
Range
954 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
502 mi
954 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
147.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1325 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft