The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 35,900
€ 30,900
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 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
3567 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.74 %
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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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
BMR
Engine Code
CABA, CDHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
168 hp
118 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.7 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
21.23 lb/hp
29.7 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
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
821 mi
Range
539 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
821 mi
539 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
109.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 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
1305 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
