The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 15)

€ 33,400
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
€ 36,200
 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200

ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 15)
110.6
185
187.8 in
Length
185 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4773 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.12 %
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 15)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
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 ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDA*
Engine Code
CAGB, CJCB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
158 hp
134 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
135 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra

▶ REPLAY
21.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.48 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
21.64 lb/hp
27.48 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
24 mpg
city
48 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
613 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
613 mi
932 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
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