The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 30,600
€ 33,400
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
56.5
71.9
80.3
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.9 in
Width
71.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.5 in
Height
59.7 in
110.6
185
106.8
187.8
185 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.9 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CABA, CDHA
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
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29.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.64 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
29.24 lb/hp
21.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
593 mi
Range
613 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
593 mi
613 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1276 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
