The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
€ 71,700
€ 32,800
€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi RS4 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Audi RS4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
55.7
71.5
76.1
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.7 in
Height
57.9 in
104
180.7
106.8
187.8
180.7 in
Length
187.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.15 %
General
Audi RS4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
B7 (8E)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi RS4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
BNS
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi RS4
414 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi RS4
317 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Audi RS4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Audi RS4
9.19 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi RS4
18 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
11 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
292 mi
Range
283 mi
Audi RS4
292 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi RS4
253.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
