The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 28,700
€ 45,000
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TFSI.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
58.1
72.1
82
56.2
71.9
80.3
72.1 in
Width
71.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.1 in
Height
56.2 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
185.1
187.7 in
Length
185.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb
Weight Difference:
761 lb
19.84 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
B8
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
CMUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
25 lb/hp
14.31 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
733 mi
Range
468 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
733 mi
468 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A4 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
