The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15)
€ 32,600
€ 31,100
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI is 2.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
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
185.1
187.8 in
Length
185.1 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.8 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMP
Engine Code
CABA, CDHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
118 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
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25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.77 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.58 lb/hp
28.77 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
45 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
836 mi
Range
631 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
631 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
107 kWh
117.5 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
