The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 28,500
€ 34,300
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 2.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
59.4
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
59.4 in
Height
56.5 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
185.2
187.8 in
Length
185.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3411 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.8 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CABB, CDHB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
158 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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32.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.68 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
32.8 lb/hp
22.68 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
45 mpg
city
22 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
1012 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1012 mi
503 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
88.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 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
