The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 34,500
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 15) Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
€ 35,200
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra 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 1.8 TSI BMT.
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 15)
71.9
80.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 15)
110.6
185.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
185.1 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.37 %
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
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 ultra
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CAGB, CJCB
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
134 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
26.57 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
59 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
49 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
979 mi
Range
695 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
979 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
82.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data