The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 71,700
€ 35,700
€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Audi RS4
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
10.49 %
General
Audi RS4
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi RS4
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BNS
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi RS4
414 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi RS4
317 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Performance
Audi RS4
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Audi RS4
9.19 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi RS4
18 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
11 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
292 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi RS4
292 mi
565 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Audi RS4
253.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
