The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 30,500
€ 32,700
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
57.5
72.1
82
56.2
71.9
80.3
72.1 in
Width
71.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.5 in
Height
56.2 in
109.7
187.7
110.6
185.2
187.7 in
Length
185.2 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.42 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Audi A4 1.8 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 SCR BlueMotion
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DCZ*
Engine Code
CABB, CDHB
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
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 hp
158 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
27.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
27.54 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
64 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
55 mpg
city
23 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
991 mi
Range
523 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
991 mi
523 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
144 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76.1 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Audi A4 1.8 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
