The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 tiptronic (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
€ 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 EcoFuel.
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 EcoFuel
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
9.05 %
General
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
B7 (8E)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 EcoFuel
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
BBK
Engine Code
*CDG*
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
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S4
339 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S4
302 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Audi S4
11.58 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi S4
19 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
13 mpg
city
20.6 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
318 mi
Range
303 mi
Audi S4
318 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
Audi S4
233 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
