The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 43,400
€ 33,800
€ 43,400
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 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 BMT.
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
7.57 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
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14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.47 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
14.07 lb/hp
21.47 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
28 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
473 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
473 mi
702 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
159.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
