The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 55,600
€ 30,100
€ 55,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S4 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
56.2
69.8
76.1
57.9
71.7
81.2
69.8 in
Width
71.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.2 in
Height
57.9 in
104
180.6
106.8
187.8
180.6 in
Length
187.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
556 lb
14.54 %
General
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.4 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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BBK
Engine Code
*CKM*
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S4
339 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S4
302 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
Audi S4
11.28 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi S4
18 mpg
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
12 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
295 mi
Range
669 mi
Audi S4
295 mi
669 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
252 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi S4
252 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
517 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
