The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)

€ 36,600
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 46,600
 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600

ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
110.6
185
187.8 in
Length
185 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5038 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.73 %
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFG*
Engine Code
CMUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
175 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.72 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
19.9 lb/hp
14.72 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
28 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
38 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
836 mi
Range
466 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
836 mi
466 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
107 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 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