The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15)
€ 32,000
€ 33,200
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 1.8 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 1.8 TFSI
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.04 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
B8
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DCZ*
Engine Code
CJEB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
168 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
27.26 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
51 mpg
city
33 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
894 mi
Range
711 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
894 mi
711 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
