The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 43,400

€ 31,100

€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 3.2 FSI is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI.
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
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 3.2 FSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
335 lb
9.13 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
CALA
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
261 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
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14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
14.07 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
28 mpg
36 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
473 mi
Range
669 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
473 mi
669 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
159.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft