The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 35,000
€ 39,500
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘ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 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI 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
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 2.0 TSI BMT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.42 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJEB
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
217 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
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21.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.75 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
21.06 lb/hp
15.75 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
652 mi
Range
641 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
652 mi
641 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI 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).
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
113.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
