The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 71,700
€ 26,200
€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi RS4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
498 lb
13.1 %
General
Audi RS4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
B7 (8E)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BNS
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi RS4
414 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi RS4
317 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi RS4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.78 lb/hp
Audi RS4
9.19 lb/hp
31.78 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi RS4
18 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
11 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
292 mi
Range
1012 mi
Audi RS4
292 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi RS4
253.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
