The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)

€ 33,400
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
€ 38,900
 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900

ⓘ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 TFSI.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
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 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
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 TFSI
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.36 %
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDA*
Engine Code
CAEB, CDNC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
158 hp
208 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
613 mi
Range
553 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
613 mi
553 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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).
138.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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