The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro (12 - 13)
€ 29,800
€ 37,800
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.6 TDI 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 2.0 TFSI.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 2.0 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
3183 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.31 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
B8
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DCZ*
Engine Code
CAEB, CDNC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
208 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
26.97 lb/hp
17.06 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
50 mpg
city
26 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
917 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
917 mi
557 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
