The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 44,500
€ 27,500
€ 44,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Audi A4 40 TDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.2
72.5
79.6
57.6
71.7
81.2
72.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.2 in
Height
57.6 in
111
186.1
106.8
187.8
186.1 in
Length
187.8 in
111 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 40 TDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.8 %
General
Audi A4 40 TDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
B9 (8W)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 40 TDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DESA, DETA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A4 40 TDI
187 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Audi A4 40 TDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
146 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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19.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Audi A4 40 TDI
19.45 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 40 TDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A4 40 TDI
47 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
41 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
721 mi
Range
1061 mi
Audi A4 40 TDI
721 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A4 40 TDI
102.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 40 TDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
