The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI quattro (12 - 13)
€ 44,400
€ 39,500
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘ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 3.6 V6 is 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI.
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 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
187.8 in
Length
185 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
3909 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
6.65 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
CAEB, CDNC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
296 hp
208 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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13.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
13.21 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
25 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
454 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
454 mi
541 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
48.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft
