The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 33,800
€ 46,600
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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 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 3.0 TFSI.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 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 3.0 TFSI
3393 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb
Weight Difference:
553 lb
14.01 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CMUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.72 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
21.47 lb/hp
14.72 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
28 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
702 mi
Range
466 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
466 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 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
