The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)

€ 33,800
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 43,400
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,400

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 2.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
110.6
185.2
187.8 in
Length
185.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
3631 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.09 %
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CDG*
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI

 REPLAY
24.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.53 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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
28 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
28 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
20.6 lb
city
20 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
303 mi
Range
473 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
473 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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).
159.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 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