The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 41,700
€ 32,800
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 3.2 FSI is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 3.2 FSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
8.88 %
General
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
CALA
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
261 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.04 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
13.98 lb/hp
21.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
29 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
485 mi
Range
713 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
485 mi
713 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
155.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
