The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

€ 40,200
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
€ 33,400
 VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400

ⓘ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 is 6.8 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 8 cm lower than the VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI.
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
1436
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
1826
2040
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
1820
2062
1826 mm
Width
1820 mm
2040 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1436 mm
Height
1516 mm
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
2808
4703
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
2712
4771
4703 mm
Length
4771 mm
2808 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
1720 kg
Kerb Weight
1551 kg
2215 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2130 kg
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
169 kg
9.83 %
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

General

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CAMA, CGKA
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2698 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
187 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
400 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
400 NM
250 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
9.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.82 kg/bhp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
9.2 kg/bhp
9.82 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
43 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
37 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
613 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
621 mi
613 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
133.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
579 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
603 L
1430 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L