The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15)
€ 36,200
€ 32,800
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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
187.7 in
Length
185 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.93 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
B8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJS*
Engine Code
CABA, CDHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
118 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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18.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
18.64 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
39 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
684 mi
Range
611 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
684 mi
611 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
113.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 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
