The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 64,300

€ 28,300

€ 64,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi S4 Avant TDI is 1.1 inches wider and 4.3 inches lower.
Audi S4 Avant TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
55.4
72.7
79.6
59.7
71.7
81.2
72.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.4 in
Height
59.7 in
111.2
187.8
106.8
187.8
187.8 in
Length
187.8 in
111.2 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4 Avant TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
4189 lb
Curb Weight
3322 lb
5236 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
866 lb
20.67 %

General
Audi S4 Avant TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
B9 (8W)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S4 Avant TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
342 hp
at 3850 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S4 Avant TDI
342 hp
120 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S4 Avant TDI
516 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi S4 Avant TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S4 Avant TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant TDI
12.25 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4 Avant TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi S4 Avant TDI
37 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
713 mi
Audi S4 Avant TDI
572 mi
713 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi S4 Avant TDI
129.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4 Avant TDI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1329 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft