The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. Audi A4 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - 19)
€ 30,600
€ 44,500
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘ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 EcoFuel is 1.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 40 TDI.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 40 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 EcoFuel
Audi A4 40 TDI
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.16 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 40 TDI
B7
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 EcoFuel
Audi A4 40 TDI
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDG*
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 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 40 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 40 TDI
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 40 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 40 TDI
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23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.45 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23.8 lb/hp
19.45 lb/hp
Audi A4 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
47 mpg
( 53 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
53 MPGe
Audi A4 40 TDI
20.2 lb
city
41 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
303 mi
Range
721 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
721 mi
Audi A4 40 TDI
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
102.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A4 40 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 40 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
