The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI (12 - 13)
€ 45,300
€ 32,800
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen GTE is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
58.1
72.1
82
56.5
71.9
80.3
72.1 in
Width
71.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.1 in
Height
56.5 in
109.9
187.7
110.6
185
187.7 in
Length
185 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.38 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
B8
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
CJEB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
215 hp
168 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
17.79 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
138 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
1827 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
1827 mi
642 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
32.2 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
32.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
45.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft
