The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
€ 30,900
€ 37,800
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 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
185.2
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3719 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
5.75 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CABA, CDHA
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
168 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
119 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 2.0 TDI BMT
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29.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.14 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
29.7 lb/hp
22.14 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
539 mi
Range
741 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
539 mi
741 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft
