The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)

€ 33,800
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 42,900
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900

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 EcoFuel is 1.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
72.5
79.6
71.7 in
Width
72.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.7 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
111
186
187.8 in
Length
186 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
3631 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.79 %
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
B7
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDG*
Engine Code
DEUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
24.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.53 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined  per 100 miles
53 mpg  ( 60 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
60 MPGe
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
20.6 lb
city
45 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
303 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
565 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft