The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 tiptronic (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
€ 58,100
€ 30,400
€ 58,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Audi S4
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.24 %
General
Audi S4
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
B7 (8E)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S4
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BBK
Engine Code
BMP
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi S4
339 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S4
302 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Audi S4
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
Audi S4
11.58 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi S4
19 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
13 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
318 mi
Range
925 mi
Audi S4
318 mi
925 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Audi S4
233 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
