The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15)
€ 27,500
€ 35,400
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 2.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
57.6
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
57.6 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.58 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CJEB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
168 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
31.9 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
45 mpg
city
33 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
1061 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1061 mi
687 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
108 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
84.3 kWh
108 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
