The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 44,400

€ 36,200

€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘ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 Variant 3.6 V6 is 6.8 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 8 cm taller than the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF.
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
1516
1820
2062
1436
1826
2040
1820 mm
Width
1826 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2040 mm
1516 mm
Height
1436 mm
2712
4771
2808
4703
4771 mm
Length
4703 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2808 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
1773 kg
Kerb Weight
1670 kg
2320 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2165 kg

Weight Difference:
103 kg
5.81 %

General
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
CAHA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3597 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
296 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
350 NM
350 NM
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
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5.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.94 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
5.99 kg/bhp
9.94 kg/bhp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
30 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
No data
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
454 mi
Range
641 mi
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
454 mi
641 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
127.6 kWh
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
215 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
547 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
588 L
Boot Capacity
490 L












1716 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1430 L