The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI quattro (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 43,600
€ 29,700
€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower 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
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
59.7 in
110.6
185.2
109.7
187.7
185.2 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3181 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
578 lb
15.38 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
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 turbocharger
CALA
Engine Code
*CZC*
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
261 hp
123 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
148 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
128 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.86 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
14.4 lb/hp
25.86 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
26 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
26 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
17 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
437 mi
Range
719 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
437 mi
719 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
172.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 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
1272 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
