The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
€ 35,400
€ 36,800
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3629 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.15 %
General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJEB
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
20.27 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
41 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
687 mi
Range
754 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
687 mi
754 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
108 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
108 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
