The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF (19 - ..)
€ 46,400

€ 32,600

€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 40 TDI is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF.
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
56.5
72.5
79.6
59.7
72.1
82
72.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.5 in
Height
59.7 in
111
186
109.7
187.9
186 in
Length
187.9 in
111 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.31 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
B9 (8W)
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DESA, DETA
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
187 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
19.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
19.93 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
46 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
706 mi
Range
746 mi
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
706 mi
746 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
104.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
254 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft










42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft