The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 32,500
€ 44,300
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat GTE
56.2
71.9
80.3
57.3
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.2 in
Height
57.3 in
110.6
185.2
109.9
187.7
185.2 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat GTE
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
434 lb
11.43 %
General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat GTE
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
CABB, CDHB
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat GTE
135 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
21.28 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
25 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
561 mi
Range
1827 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
561 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
