The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)
€ 32,400
€ 31,800
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.18 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
B7
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
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
CAGA, CJCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
141 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
21.16 lb/hp
24 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
621 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
808 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
102.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
