The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 30,900
€ 35,900
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.5
71.9
80.3
59.7
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
59.7 in
110.6
185.2
109.7
187.7
185.2 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.31 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CABA, CDHA
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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29.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
29.7 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
539 mi
Range
932 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
539 mi
932 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
