The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
€ 32,700

€ 30,500

€ 32,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A4 1.8 TFSI is 2.6 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
185.2
106.8
187.8
185.2 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
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
5.85 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 gas turbine compressor
CABB, CDHB
Engine Code
*CKM*
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
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
21.97 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
523 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
523 mi
702 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
144 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 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
1184 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data