The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 35,200
€ 31,300
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.12 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
B8
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJS*
Engine Code
CAGC, CJCC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
118 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
127 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 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
695 mi
Range
870 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
870 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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
