The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15)
€ 30,500
€ 46,400
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400
ⓘ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 2.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TFSI.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.2
71.9
80.3
71.7 in
Width
71.9 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.9 in
Height
56.2 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
185.1
187.8 in
Length
185.1 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
556 lb
14.54 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CKM*
Engine Code
CMUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.27 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
20.69 lb/hp
14.27 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
702 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
505 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
