The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14) vs. Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19)
€ 25,800
€ 48,600
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘ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 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is 1.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 45 TDI.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 45 TDI
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.2
72.5
79.6
71.7 in
Width
72.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
56.2 in
106.8
187.8
111
186.1
187.8 in
Length
186.1 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 45 TDI
3199 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
692 lb
17.78 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 45 TDI
B7
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 45 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
DCPE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
228 hp
Audi A4 45 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 45 TDI
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 45 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 45 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
26.66 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
Audi A4 45 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A4 45 TDI
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
737 mi
Range
693 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
737 mi
693 mi
Audi A4 45 TDI
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).
107 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A4 45 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 45 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
705 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
