Car comparison

AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30VvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1996-1999
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5)

2.8 30V Syncro

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1997-2000

Comparison overview

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AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30VVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
Power
193hp144kW
193hp144kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
69.5s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
69.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
27.0s
Calculated
28.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
721km448mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,479mm176in
4,675mm184in
Width
1,733mm68in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,417mm56in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,607mm103in
2,703mm106in
Front track
1,498mm59in
1,498mm59in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
1,500mm59in
Trunk volume
390L
495L
Max trunk volume
1,250L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30VVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V SyncroPowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30VVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.0 s
28.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
193 hp
144 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
1,495 kg
3,296 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
236 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
232 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V7.4 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5) 2.8 30V Syncro: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
7.4 s
236 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
193 hp
144 kW
7.8 s
232 km/h
144 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,479 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,675 mm
184.1 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30VVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5)2.8 30V Syncro
Power
193 hp
144 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,479 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,675 mm
184.1 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
721 km
448 mi
-
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 Avant (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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