The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 71,700
€ 39,800
€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Audi RS4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
10.31 %
General
Audi RS4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
B7 (8E)
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi RS4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BNS
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi RS4
414 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi RS4
317 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Audi RS4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
Audi RS4
9.19 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi RS4
18 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
11 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
292 mi
Range
912 mi
Audi RS4
292 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
92.5 kWh
Audi RS4
253.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
