The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Audi A4 2.7 TDI (08 - 11)
€ 32,800
€ 36,400
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 2.7 TDI.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
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
185.2
187.8 in
Length
185.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
302 lb
8.33 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*CKM*
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.4 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21.04 lb/hp
19.4 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
713 mi
Range
673 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
673 mi
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
123.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 2.7 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
