The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
€ 45,600
€ 31,600
€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 2.6 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
56.5
71.9
80.3
59.1
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
59.1 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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.25 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CALA
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
261 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
14.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.12 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
14.66 lb/hp
28.12 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
25 mpg
62 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
18 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
423 mi
Range
965 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
423 mi
965 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
178.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
