The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 36,200
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
€ 33,800
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 36,200
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 2.0 TDI ultra is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 15)
71.9
80.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 15)
110.6
185
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
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 ultra
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3631 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.39 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
CAGB, CJCB
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
134 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
129 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

 REPLAY
27.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.53 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
27.48 lb/hp
24.53 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
56 mpg  ( 63 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined  per 100 miles
15.3 lb  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
63 MPGe
6 MPGe
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
48 mpg
city
20.6 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
932 mi
Range
303 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
932 mi
303 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 2.0 TDI ultra
86.4 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft