The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 2.0 TDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 34,400
€ 32,400
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 2.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.36 %
General
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJCD, CMFB
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
148 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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24.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
24.13 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
44 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
890 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
890 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
132.6 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
