The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Audi A4 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 32,400
€ 44,900
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Passat 1.8 TSI is 0.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 40 TDI.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 40 TDI
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.2
72.7
79.6
71.7 in
Width
72.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
56.2 in
106.8
187.8
111
187.5
187.8 in
Length
187.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 40 TDI
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
8.61 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 40 TDI
B7
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 40 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
DESA, DETA
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 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 40 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 40 TDI
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 40 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 40 TDI
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.57 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
21.16 lb/hp
19.57 lb/hp
Audi A4 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A4 40 TDI
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
621 mi
Range
736 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
736 mi
Audi A4 40 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A4 40 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi A4 40 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
