The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 31,100
€ 43,400
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,400
ⓘ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 3.2 FSI.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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 3.2 FSI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.12 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
158 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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21.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
21.35 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
28 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
630 mi
Range
473 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
630 mi
473 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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).
159.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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
