The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 S tronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 55,900
€ 31,300
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 2.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi S4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
55.4
71.9
80.3
58.1
72.1
82
71.9 in
Width
72.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.4 in
Height
58.1 in
110.7
185.7
109.7
187.7
185.7 in
Length
187.7 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
17.12 %
General
Audi S4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
B8 (8K)
Generation
B8
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 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAKA, CCBA
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S4
328 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S4
325 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi S4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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11.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
Audi S4
11.96 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi S4
29 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
468 mi
Range
976 mi
Audi S4
468 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi S4
153.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
