The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 62,600
€ 32,400
€ 62,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi S4 TDI is 1.1 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower.
Audi S4 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
55.3
72.7
79.6
57.9
71.7
81.2
72.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.3 in
Height
57.9 in
111.2
187.8
106.8
187.8
187.8 in
Length
187.8 in
111.2 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4101 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
5104 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
756 lb
18.44 %
General
Audi S4 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
B9 (8W)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
342 hp
at 3850 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S4 TDI
342 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S4 TDI
516 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
Audi S4 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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11.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Audi S4 TDI
11.99 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi S4 TDI
38 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
581 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi S4 TDI
581 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
132.6 kWh
Audi S4 TDI
127.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
