The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 32,400

€ 34,300

€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 2.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.48 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMP
Engine Code
CABB, CDHB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
158 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.68 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
25.58 lb/hp
22.68 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
836 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
836 mi
503 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
107 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1343 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