The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 71,700
€ 35,200
€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
Audi RS4
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
55.7
71.5
76.1
58.1
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.7 in
Height
58.1 in
104
180.7
109.7
187.7
180.7 in
Length
187.7 in
104 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.2 %
General
Audi RS4
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
B7 (8E)
Generation
B8
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 1.8 TSI BMT
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BNS
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi RS4
414 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi RS4
317 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi RS4
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Audi RS4
9.19 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi RS4
18 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
11 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
292 mi
Range
695 mi
Audi RS4
292 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi RS4
253.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
