The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 47,900
€ 35,200
€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A4 45 TDI is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
Audi A4 45 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
56.2
72.7
79.6
58.1
72.1
82
72.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.2 in
Height
58.1 in
111
187.5
109.7
187.7
187.5 in
Length
187.7 in
111 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 45 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
16.14 %
General
Audi A4 45 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
B9 (8W)
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 45 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DCPE
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi A4 45 TDI
228 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A4 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A4 45 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 45 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Audi A4 45 TDI
17.07 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 45 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A4 45 TDI
44 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
680 mi
Range
695 mi
Audi A4 45 TDI
680 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A4 45 TDI
109.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 45 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
