The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 34,200
Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 11) Audi A4 2.0 TDI
€ 27,300
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

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 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 11)
71.9
80.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 11)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
106.8
187.8
185.2 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3247 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.63 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CAGA, CJCA
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
141 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
25.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.06 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
25.49 lb/hp
27.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
725 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
723 mi
725 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data