The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - 19)
€ 33,400

€ 48,100

€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,100
ⓘ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 45 TFSI.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 45 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 45 TFSI
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.56 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
B7
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
DKNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
158 hp
242 hp
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
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21.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.12 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
21.64 lb/hp
15.12 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
613 mi
Range
563 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
613 mi
563 mi
Audi A4 Avant 45 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).
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
134.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1276 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft