The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 27,200
€ 42,700
€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700
ⓘ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 BMT is 2.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
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
185.2
187.8 in
Length
185.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
3402 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
12.81 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
120 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 BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
32.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
32.71 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
989 mi
Range
585 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
989 mi
585 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
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).
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).
139.9 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1272 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
