The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI (08 - 11)
€ 31,300
€ 27,100
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
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
185.2
187.7 in
Length
185.2 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
B8
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DSR*
Engine Code
CABA, CDHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
118 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.75 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
21.97 lb/hp
27.75 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
48 mpg
city
25 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
976 mi
Range
569 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
976 mi
569 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
