The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 40 TFSI (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
€ 36,800
€ 30,500
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 TFSI is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A4 40 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.2
72.5
79.6
57.9
71.7
81.2
72.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.2 in
Height
57.9 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 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.79 %
General
Audi A4 40 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
B9 (8W)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 40 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
DLVA
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 40 TFSI
187 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 40 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 40 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 40 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
Audi A4 40 TFSI
17.63 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 40 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A4 40 TFSI
41 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
588 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A4 40 TFSI
588 mi
702 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
108 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A4 40 TFSI
108 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 40 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
