The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 37,800

€ 40,200

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 2.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 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
185.2
187.8 in
Length
185.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
3719 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
1.93 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMR
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
168 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
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22.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.28 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
22.14 lb/hp
20.28 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
741 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
741 mi
621 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
133.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
117.3 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












48.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft