The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
€ 44,500
€ 33,800
€ 44,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 40 TDI is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF.
Audi A4 40 TDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
56.2
72.5
79.6
58.1
72.1
82
72.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.2 in
Height
58.1 in
111
186.1
109.7
188
186.1 in
Length
188 in
111 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 40 TDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.03 %
General
Audi A4 40 TDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
B9 (8W)
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 40 TDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DESA, DETA
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A4 40 TDI
187 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 40 TDI
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Performance
Audi A4 40 TDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
146 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
19.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
Audi A4 40 TDI
19.45 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 40 TDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A4 40 TDI
47 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
721 mi
Range
774 mi
Audi A4 40 TDI
721 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A4 40 TDI
102.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 40 TDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
