The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (08 - 08) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
€ 38,600

€ 33,800

€ 38,600
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 2.7 TDI DPF is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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
185.2
106.8
187.8
185.2 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3631 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.25 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
CAMA, CGKA
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
187 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
20.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.53 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
20.28 lb/hp
24.53 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
36 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
621 mi
Range
283 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
621 mi
283 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
133.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
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