The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 40 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 39,100
€ 26,200
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A4 40 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.37 %
General
Audi A4 40 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
B9 (8W)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 40 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DLVA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A4 40 TFSI
187 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 40 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 40 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 40 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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17.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.78 lb/hp
Audi A4 40 TFSI
17.92 lb/hp
31.78 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 40 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A4 40 TFSI
40 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
569 mi
Range
1012 mi
Audi A4 40 TFSI
569 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A4 40 TFSI
111.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 40 TFSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
