The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) vs. Audi S4 Avant tiptronic (16 - 18)
€ 27,200
€ 62,500
€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,500
ⓘ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 BMT is an inch longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 4.1 inches taller than the Audi S4 Avant.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S4 Avant
59.7
71.7
81.2
55.6
72.5
79.6
71.7 in
Width
72.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.7 in
Height
55.6 in
106.8
187.8
111.2
186.8
187.8 in
Length
186.8 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S4 Avant
3402 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
456 lb
11.82 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S4 Avant
B7
Generation
B9 (8W)
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S4 Avant
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CWGD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
349 hp
Audi S4 Avant
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi S4 Avant
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S4 Avant
120 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 Avant
▶ REPLAY
32.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.05 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
32.71 lb/hp
11.05 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S4 Avant
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
31 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
989 mi
Range
468 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
989 mi
468 mi
Audi S4 Avant
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi S4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1272 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
