The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 1.4 TFSI S tronic (15 - 18)
€ 35,200
€ 36,600
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 BMT is 1.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 1.4 TFSI.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
58.1
72.1
82
56.2
72.5
79.6
72.1 in
Width
72.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.1 in
Height
56.2 in
109.7
187.7
111
186.1
187.7 in
Length
186.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.02 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
B8
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJS*
Engine Code
CVNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
148 hp
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
695 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
633 mi
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
