The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
€ 31,100
€ 36,500
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 2.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
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
185.2
187.8 in
Length
185.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.74 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
158 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
135 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
21.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
21.35 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
630 mi
Range
651 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
630 mi
651 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
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).
127.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
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
