The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)
€ 32,500
€ 32,600
€ 32,500
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 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 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
185.2
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
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.94 %
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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
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
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
135 mph
Maximum Speed
128 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
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21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
21.28 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
25 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
561 mi
Range
917 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
561 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 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
1235 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
