The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 29,300
€ 44,200
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3794 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
11.1 %
General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CABA, CDHA
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
28.58 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
561 mi
Range
746 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
561 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
