The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
€ 28,500
€ 44,700
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 2.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
59.4
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
59.4 in
Height
56.5 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
185.2
187.8 in
Length
185.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
3411 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb
Weight Difference:
580 lb
14.54 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
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32.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
32.8 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
1012 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1012 mi
552 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
148.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
88.5 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 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
