The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra (17 - 18)
€ 32,400
€ 38,100
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.2
72.5
79.6
71.7 in
Width
72.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
56.2 in
106.8
187.8
111
186.1
187.8 in
Length
186.1 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.1 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
B7
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
CVKB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
21.16 lb/hp
17.16 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
621 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
588 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
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).
108 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
108 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI ultra
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
