The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 13)

€ 31,700
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 36,100
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 13) Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100

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 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 (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 13)
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 (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI
3585 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.46 %
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 13)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

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
CAGA, CJCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
141 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 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
124 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
24.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.22 lb/hp
25.8 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
48 mpg  ( 54 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
54 MPGe
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
20.6 lb
city
42 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
303 mi
Range
799 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
799 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 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
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft