The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI quattro (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 35,500
€ 28,700
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 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
58.1
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.2 in
Height
58.1 in
110.6
185.1
109.7
187.7
185.1 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.71 %
General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
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
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
CJEB
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
123 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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20.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
20.73 lb/hp
25 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
47 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
611 mi
Range
733 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
611 mi
733 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).
94.8 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
117.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 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
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
