The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 38,300

€ 31,100

€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
56.5
71.9
80.3
59.7
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
110.6
185
106.8
187.8
185 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.79 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJCD, CMFB
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
148 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
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25.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
25.55 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
44 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
833 mi
Range
630 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
833 mi
630 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft