The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 11)
€ 32,900
€ 32,700
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI is 6.9 inches shorter and 1.8 inches lower.
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
54
73
79.5
55.8
73
82.3
73 in
Width
73 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
54 in
Height
55.8 in
108.3
182.1
106.7
188.9
182.1 in
Length
188.9 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.79 %
General
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
8T
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CABD
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
158 hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
18.3 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
32 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
569 mi
Range
596 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
569 mi
596 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
134.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
