The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI (18 - 19)
€ 31,100
€ 38,700
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.2 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
59.7
71.7
81.2
56.5
72.5
79.6
71.7 in
Width
72.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.7 in
Height
56.5 in
106.8
187.8
111
186
187.8 in
Length
186 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.29 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
B7
Generation
B9 (8W)
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
DLVA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
158 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
21.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
21.35 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
630 mi
Range
578 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
630 mi
578 mi
Audi A4 Avant 40 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 40 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
