The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 34,900
€ 27,200
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3402 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.42 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJEB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
104 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
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20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.71 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
20.54 lb/hp
32.71 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
41 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
675 mi
Range
989 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
675 mi
989 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
109.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1272 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
