The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
€ 38,500

€ 35,900

€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
72.5
79.6
59.7
71.7
81.2
72.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.5 in
Height
59.7 in
111
186
106.8
187.8
186 in
Length
187.8 in
111 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3567 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
282 lb
7.91 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
B9 (8W)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CVNA
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
148 hp
168 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
22.2 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
610 mi
Range
821 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
610 mi
821 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
104.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1305 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft