The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 27,100
€ 26,200
€ 27,100
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 1.8 TFSI is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
56.2
71.9
80.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.9 in
Width
71.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.2 in
Height
57.9 in
110.6
185.2
106.8
187.8
185.2 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.94 %
General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
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 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CABA, CDHA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.78 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
27.75 lb/hp
31.78 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
569 mi
Range
1012 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
569 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 1.8 TFSI
134.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
