The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18)
€ 34,300
€ 29,800
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 Audi A4 1.4 TFSI is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
56.2
72.5
79.6
58.1
72.1
82
72.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.2 in
Height
58.1 in
111
186.1
109.7
187.7
186.1 in
Length
187.7 in
111 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3183 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.39 %
General
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
B9 (8W)
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CVNA
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
148 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
20.78 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
633 mi
Range
917 mi
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
633 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
