The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant S tronic (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 56,200
€ 33,800
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S4 Avant is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi S4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
55.7
71.9
80.3
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.9 in
Width
71.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.7 in
Height
59.7 in
110.7
185.7
106.8
187.8
185.7 in
Length
187.8 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
597 lb
14.96 %
General
Audi S4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
CAKA, CCBA
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
328 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
325 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi S4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.47 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
12.16 lb/hp
21.47 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
24 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
410 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi S4 Avant
410 mi
702 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
183.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
