The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15)
€ 47,800

€ 42,200

€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
59.7
72.1
82
56.5
71.9
80.3
72.1 in
Width
71.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
59.7 in
Height
56.5 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
185
187.7 in
Length
185 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
3691 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.38 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
B8
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
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 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
276 hp
201 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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13.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
13.37 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
32 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
562 mi
Range
767 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
562 mi
767 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
138.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1270 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












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