The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 33,400
€ 34,600
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.76 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
CAHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
158 hp
168 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
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21.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
21.64 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
613 mi
Range
721 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
613 mi
721 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1276 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
