The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 36,300
€ 32,500
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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 SCR 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 SCR BMT
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.31 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFH*
Engine Code
CABB, CDHB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
187 hp
158 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
17.74 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
47 mpg
city
25 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
976 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
976 mi
561 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
86.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
