The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 40 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
€ 33,900
€ 42,200
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘ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 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT is 1.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 40 TDI.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Audi A4 40 TDI
58.1
72.1
82
56.2
72.5
79.6
72.1 in
Width
72.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.1 in
Height
56.2 in
109.7
187.7
111
186.1
187.7 in
Length
186.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Audi A4 40 TDI
3115 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.13 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Audi A4 40 TDI
B8
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Audi A4 40 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZE*
Engine Code
DESA, DETA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 40 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 40 TDI
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Audi A4 40 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 40 TDI
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21.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
21.05 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Audi A4 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Audi A4 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
46 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A4 40 TDI
37 mpg
city
48 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
719 mi
Range
578 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
719 mi
578 mi
Audi A4 40 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
96.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A4 40 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Audi A4 40 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
