The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI S tronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 36,600
€ 26,200
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.7 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
57.9
71.7
81.2
72.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.2 in
Height
57.9 in
111
186.1
106.8
187.8
186.1 in
Length
187.8 in
111 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.27 %
General
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
B9 (8W)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
148 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.78 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
21.6 lb/hp
31.78 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
55 mpg
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
633 mi
Range
1012 mi
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
633 mi
1012 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 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
1193 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
