The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15)
€ 35,200
€ 28,900
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.8 TSI 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 1.8 TSI 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 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.66 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
B8
Generation
B8 (8K)
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJS*
Engine Code
CABA, CDHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
118 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.12 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
28.12 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
695 mi
Range
602 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
602 mi
Audi A4 1.8 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
