The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 33,200
€ 34,300
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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
188
185.1 in
Length
188 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJEB
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
143 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
19.75 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
33 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
711 mi
Range
853 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
711 mi
853 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
104.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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
