The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 71,700
€ 43,200
€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Audi RS4
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.18 %
General
Audi RS4
VW Passat 3.6 V6
B7 (8E)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi RS4
VW Passat 3.6 V6
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BNS
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Audi RS4
414 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi RS4
317 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Audi RS4
VW Passat 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Audi RS4
9.19 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi RS4
18 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
11 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
292 mi
Range
454 mi
Audi RS4
292 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Audi RS4
253.8 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
