The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 28,900
€ 32,600
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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
187.8
185.1 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.01 %
General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CABA, CDHA
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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28.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
28.12 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
602 mi
Range
836 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
602 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
107 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
