The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 tiptronic (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 58,100
€ 32,800
€ 58,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S4 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.2
69.8
76.1
57.9
71.7
81.2
69.8 in
Width
71.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.2 in
Height
57.9 in
104
180.6
106.8
187.8
180.6 in
Length
187.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
600 lb
15.29 %
General
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
B7 (8E)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BBK
Engine Code
*CKM*
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S4
339 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S4
302 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.04 lb/hp
Audi S4
11.58 lb/hp
21.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi S4
19 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
13 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
318 mi
Range
713 mi
Audi S4
318 mi
713 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
233 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi S4
233 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
