The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 S tronic (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 54,600
€ 44,300
€ 54,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S4 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Audi S4
VW Passat GTE
55.4
71.9
80.3
57.3
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.4 in
Height
57.3 in
110.7
185.7
109.9
187.7
185.7 in
Length
187.7 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4
VW Passat GTE
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.16 %
General
Audi S4
VW Passat GTE
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S4
VW Passat GTE
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAKA, CCBA
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi S4
328 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi S4
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Audi S4
VW Passat GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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11.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Audi S4
11.83 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Audi S4
25 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
17 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
423 mi
Range
1827 mi
Audi S4
423 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Audi S4
178.2 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
