The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Audi A4 3.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (07 - 11)
€ 30,100
€ 44,000
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.2 FSI.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
57.9
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
57.9 in
Height
56.2 in
106.8
187.8
110.6
185.2
187.8 in
Length
185.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
3311 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
403 lb
10.85 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
20.96 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
630 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
630 mi
428 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
176.2 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
