The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 31,700

€ 40,000

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 EcoFuel is 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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 EcoFuel
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
3585 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.07 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDG*
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
201 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.59 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.22 lb/hp
18.59 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
34 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
279 mi
Range
753 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
279 mi
753 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
107 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
130.7 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 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