The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

€ 34,300
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11) Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
€ 31,600
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 2.6 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11)
71.9
80.3
59.1
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.4 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

General

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CABB, CDHB
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
136 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
22.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.12 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
22.68 lb/hp
28.12 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
30 mpg
62 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
22 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
965 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
965 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
149.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft