The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
€ 30,900
€ 45,600
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
59.7
72.1
82
56.5
71.9
80.3
72.1 in
Width
71.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
59.7 in
Height
56.5 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
185.2
187.7 in
Length
185.2 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.41 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
B8
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DCZ*
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
27.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.66 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
27.75 lb/hp
14.66 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
49 mpg
city
18 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
894 mi
Range
423 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
894 mi
423 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
178.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft
