The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)

€ 33,400
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
€ 44,700
 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
€ 33,400
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 Variant 1.8 TSI is 6.8 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 8 cm taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF.
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
1820
2062
1436
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
1826
2040
1820 mm
Width
1826 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2040 mm
1516 mm
Height
1436 mm
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
2712
4771
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
2808
4703
4771 mm
Length
4703 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2808 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1810 kg
2130 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2305 kg
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
259 kg
14.31 %
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)

General

VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDA*
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
237 bhp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
250 NM
500 NM
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF

Performance

VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

88 m
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
9.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.64 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
9.82 kg/bhp
7.64 kg/bhp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
40 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
613 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
613 mi
552 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
148.1 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
579 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
603 L
Boot Capacity
490 L
1731 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1430 L