The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant tiptronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 62,500
€ 36,200
€ 62,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 4.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT.
Audi S4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
55.6
72.5
79.6
59.7
72.1
82
72.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.6 in
Height
59.7 in
111.2
186.8
109.7
187.7
186.8 in
Length
187.7 in
111.2 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14 %
General
Audi S4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
B9 (8W)
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CWGD
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
349 hp
178 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi S4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
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11.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
11.05 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
31 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
468 mi
Range
684 mi
Audi S4 Avant
468 mi
684 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
113.6 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
145.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4 Avant
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
