The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.2 FSI quattro (07 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18)
€ 41,900
€ 29,800
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 3.2 FSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
56.2
71.9
80.3
58.1
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
110.6
185.2
109.7
187.7
185.2 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3183 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
465 lb
12.74 %
General
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CALA
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
261 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
13.98 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
26 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
437 mi
Range
917 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
437 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
172.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
