The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 31,100
€ 27,300
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A4 1.8 TFSI is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.2
71.9
80.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.9 in
Width
71.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.2 in
Height
57.9 in
110.6
185.1
106.8
187.8
185.1 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3247 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.36 %
General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CABA, CDHA
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.06 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
28.77 lb/hp
27.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
631 mi
Range
725 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
631 mi
725 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
117.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
