The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 28,900
€ 31,300
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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
185.1
109.7
187.7
185.1 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.99 %
General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CABA, CDHA
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
28.12 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
602 mi
Range
976 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
602 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
