The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 44,400
€ 35,600
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 3.6 V6 is 2.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI.
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 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 3.6 V6
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
3909 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
8.06 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade 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 3.6 V6
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
CAGA, CJCA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
296 hp
141 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
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13.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.49 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
13.21 lb/hp
25.49 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
25 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
454 mi
Range
685 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
454 mi
685 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 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
