The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant tiptronic (05 - 08) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 59,700
€ 33,900
€ 59,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S4 Avant is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 4.8 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI.
Audi S4 Avant
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
56.2
69.8
76.1
61
71.7
81.2
69.8 in
Width
71.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.2 in
Height
61 in
104
180.6
106.7
187.8
180.6 in
Length
187.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4 Avant
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.11 %
General
Audi S4 Avant
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
B7 (8E)
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S4 Avant
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BBK
Engine Code
*CDA*
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
339 hp
158 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
302 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Performance
Audi S4 Avant
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.18 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
11.9 lb/hp
22.18 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4 Avant
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
19 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
318 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi S4 Avant
318 mi
565 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
233 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).
145.8 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
233 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4 Avant
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
