The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI (08 - 11) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI quattro (11 - 15)
€ 30,600
€ 41,400
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI is 6.8 inches longer and 1.8 inches taller.
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
55.8
73
82.3
54
73
79.5
73 in
Width
73 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.8 in
Height
54 in
106.7
188.9
108.3
182.1
188.9 in
Length
182.1 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.51 %
General
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
3C/35
Generation
8T
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
CGLC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
158 hp
175 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.28 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
21 lb/hp
20.28 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
572 mi
Range
743 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
572 mi
743 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
144 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
