The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 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 SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat SportWagen 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 2.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI.
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
71.9
80.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
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 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
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
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
373 lb
9.84 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

General

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CAMA, CGKA
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
187 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI

Performance

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

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI

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20.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.64 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
20.28 lb/hp
21.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
36 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
613 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
621 mi
613 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 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 SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1276 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft