The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI Attraction quattro (12 - 15)
€ 31,100
€ 35,200
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
59.7
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
59.7 in
Height
56.5 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
185
187.8 in
Length
185 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.41 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
CJEB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
158 hp
168 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
21.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.46 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
21.35 lb/hp
21.46 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
630 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
630 mi
583 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 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
