The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI (07 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 30,300
€ 35,200
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
56.2
71.9
80.3
58.1
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.2 in
Height
58.1 in
110.6
185.2
109.7
187.7
185.2 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CABB, CDHB
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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20.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
20.72 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
569 mi
Range
695 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
569 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
134.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
