The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 2.0 TDI multitronic (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 39,200
€ 30,100
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
10.92 %
General
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
CNHA
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
187 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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19.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
19.63 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
870 mi
Range
669 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
870 mi
669 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
