The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

€ 35,000
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13) Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
€ 33,600
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13)
71.9
80.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13)
110.6
185
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3514 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.68 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

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
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
CJEB
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
168 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
236 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
134 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
21.06 lb/hp
20.92 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
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
652 mi
Range
925 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
652 mi
925 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
113.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 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
1292 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft