The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
€ 34,900
€ 31,600
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
56.5
71.9
80.3
59.1
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
59.1 in
110.6
185
109.7
187.7
185 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.83 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
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 SCR BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJEB
Engine Code
*DCZ*
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
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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 SCR BlueMotion
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
143 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.12 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
20.54 lb/hp
28.12 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
41 mpg
62 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
32 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
675 mi
Range
965 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
675 mi
965 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
109.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
