The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 28,900
€ 25,400
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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
185.1
106.8
188.8
185.1 in
Length
188.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.31 %
General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CABA, CDHA
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.46 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
28.12 lb/hp
26.46 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
602 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
602 mi
690 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
