The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 tiptronic (05 - 07) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 58,100
€ 34,600
€ 58,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Audi S4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.2
69.8
76.1
58.1
72.1
82
69.8 in
Width
72.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.2 in
Height
58.1 in
104
180.6
109.7
187.7
180.6 in
Length
187.7 in
104 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
520 lb
13.25 %
General
Audi S4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
B7 (8E)
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BBK
Engine Code
*DSR*
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S4
339 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S4
302 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Audi S4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23 lb/hp
Audi S4
11.58 lb/hp
23 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi S4
19 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
13 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
318 mi
Range
976 mi
Audi S4
318 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
86.4 kWh
Audi S4
233 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
