The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 S tronic (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 54,600
€ 27,500
€ 54,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 is 2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55.4
71.9
80.3
57.6
71.7
81.2
71.9 in
Width
71.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.4 in
Height
57.6 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
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
14.48 %
General
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAKA, CCBA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S4
328 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S4
325 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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11.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Audi S4
11.83 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi S4
25 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
17 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
423 mi
Range
1061 mi
Audi S4
423 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi S4
178.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
