The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
€ 71,700
€ 43,700
€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700
ⓘ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 11.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Audi RS4
VW Passat GTE
55.7
71.5
76.1
58.4
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.7 in
Height
58.4 in
104
180.7
109.7
191.9
180.7 in
Length
191.9 in
104 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4
VW Passat GTE
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.29 %
General
Audi RS4
VW Passat GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi RS4
VW Passat GTE
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BNS
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi RS4
414 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi RS4
317 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Audi RS4
VW Passat GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Audi RS4
9.19 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Audi RS4
18 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
11 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
292 mi
Range
2219 mi
Audi RS4
292 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
26.6 kWh
Audi RS4
253.8 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
