The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
€ 32,500
€ 30,500
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
56.2
71.9
80.3
57.5
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.2 in
Height
57.5 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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.33 %
General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CABB, CDHB
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 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 BlueMotion
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21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.54 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
21.28 lb/hp
27.54 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
64 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
25 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
561 mi
Range
991 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
561 mi
991 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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).
76.1 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
