The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 S tronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 55,900
€ 43,200
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 is 2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
Audi S4
VW Passat 3.6 V6
55.4
71.9
80.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.9 in
Width
71.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.4 in
Height
57.9 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 3.6 V6
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.26 %
General
Audi S4
VW Passat 3.6 V6
B8 (8K)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S4
VW Passat 3.6 V6
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAKA, CCBA
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Audi S4
328 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi S4
325 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Audi S4
VW Passat 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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11.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Audi S4
11.96 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi S4
29 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
468 mi
Range
454 mi
Audi S4
468 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Audi S4
153.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
