The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 30,900
€ 26,400
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 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
185.2
106.8
187.8
185.2 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3247 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.36 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CABA, CDHA
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
120 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
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29.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.06 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
29.7 lb/hp
27.06 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
539 mi
Range
680 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
539 mi
680 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1316 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
