The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI quattro (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 35,500
€ 43,200
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
8.24 %
General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJEB
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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20.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
20.73 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
611 mi
Range
454 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
611 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
117.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
