The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13)
€ 33,800
€ 35,000
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT is 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
59.7
71.7
81.2
56.5
71.9
80.3
71.7 in
Width
71.9 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
59.7 in
Height
56.5 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
185
187.8 in
Length
185 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3393 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.13 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CJEB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
168 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
21.47 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
702 mi
Range
652 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
652 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft
