The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen GTE DSG (19 - ..) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15)
€ 44,700

€ 32,800

€ 44,700
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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
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
192.5
110.6
185
192.5 in
Length
185 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.1 %

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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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
CABA, CDHA
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
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
215 hp
118 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
295 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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18.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
18.05 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
147 mpg
37 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
1942 mi
Range
611 mi
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
1942 mi
611 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
30.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5
48 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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