The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
€ 41,700

€ 30,600

€ 41,700
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 3.2 FSI is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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 3.2 FSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.45 %

General
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
CALA
Engine Code
*CDG*
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
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
261 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
13.98 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
29 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
485 mi
Range
283 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
485 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
155.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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