The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 71,700

€ 44,200

€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Audi RS4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3794 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.24 %

General
Audi RS4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
B7 (8E)
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi RS4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BNS
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS4
414 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS4
317 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Audi RS4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
Audi RS4
9.19 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi RS4
18 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
11 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
292 mi
Range
746 mi
Audi RS4
292 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi RS4
253.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data