The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 34,300
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11) Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
€ 33,800
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

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 6.8 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 8 cm lower than the VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1436
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11)
1826
2040
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
1820
2062
1826 mm
Width
1820 mm
2040 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1436 mm
Height
1516 mm
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11)
2808
4703
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
2712
4771
4703 mm
Length
4771 mm
2808 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1625 kg
Kerb Weight
1647 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2170 kg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
22 kg
1.34 %
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
CABB, CDHB
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
158 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
220 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
136 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

 REPLAY
10.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 kg/bhp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
10.28 kg/bhp
11.13 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined  per 100 miles
6.9 kg  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
27 mpg
city
9.3 kg
No data
motorway
5.6 kg
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
503 mi
Range
303 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
303 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
31.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
149.7 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
184 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
523 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
603 L
1430 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L