The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel quattro (Ethanol) (10 - 11)
€ 28,500

€ 37,000

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 2.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
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 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
3411 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.24 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol

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 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CFKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
178 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
122 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
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32.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
32.8 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
45 mpg
city
17 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
1012 mi
Range
381 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1012 mi
381 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
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).
335.9 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
88.5 kWh
335.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel
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