The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14)
€ 32,700
€ 31,100
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 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
185.2
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3688 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
5.86 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
CABB, CDHB
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.72 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
21.97 lb/hp
26.72 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
523 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
523 mi
797 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
144 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
