The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
€ 33,800
€ 42,200
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘ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 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT is 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
59.7
71.7
81.2
56.5
71.9
80.3
71.7 in
Width
71.9 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
59.7 in
Height
56.5 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
185
187.8 in
Length
185 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
3393 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
10.26 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
201 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
21.47 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
702 mi
Range
767 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
767 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft
