The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)

€ 36,800
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI
€ 46,600
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 36,800
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 Variant 2.0 TSI is 6.8 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 8 cm taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI.
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
1820
2062
1436
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
1826
2040
1820 mm
Width
1826 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2040 mm
1516 mm
Height
1436 mm
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
2712
4771
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)
2808
4703
4771 mm
Length
4703 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2808 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
1582 kg
Kerb Weight
1845 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2305 kg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
263 kg
14.25 %
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11)

General

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
237 bhp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI
280 NM
500 NM
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

Performance

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

88 m
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

 REPLAY
7.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.78 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI
7.64 kg/bhp
7.78 kg/bhp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI
36 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
585 mi
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI
551 mi
585 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
139.9 kWh
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI
149.7 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
578 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
603 L
Boot Capacity
490 L
1731 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1430 L