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

€ 48,200

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,200
ⓘ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 TFSI.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 EcoFuel
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
3585 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb

Weight Difference:
362 lb
9.17 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDG*
Engine Code
CMUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
24.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.72 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.22 lb/hp
14.72 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
34 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
279 mi
Range
502 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
279 mi
502 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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).
147.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
130.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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