The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (13 - 15)
€ 41,700

€ 37,100

€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
59.7
72.1
82
56.5
71.9
80.3
72.1 in
Width
71.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
59.7 in
Height
56.5 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
185
187.7 in
Length
185 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3691 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.12 %

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

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFH*
Engine Code
CJEB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
187 hp
168 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
19.74 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
46 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
804 mi
Range
664 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
804 mi
664 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
104.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft