The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 2.7 TDI (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
€ 36,400

€ 30,600

€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 2.7 TDI is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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
185.2
106.8
187.8
185.2 in
Length
187.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.87 %

General
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
CAMA, CGKA
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
187 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
149 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
19.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
19.4 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
39 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
673 mi
Range
283 mi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
673 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
123.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data