The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 39,400
€ 36,200
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI 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 1.8 TSI BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 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 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.8 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CGLC
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
175 hp
178 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
131 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
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20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
20.79 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
799 mi
Range
684 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
799 mi
684 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
