The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 tiptronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 60,600
€ 25,400
€ 60,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S4 is 2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
55.3
72.5
79.6
57.9
71.7
81.2
72.5 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.3 in
Height
57.9 in
111.2
186.8
106.8
188.8
186.8 in
Length
188.8 in
111.2 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
15.54 %
General
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
B9 (8W)
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CWGD
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S4
349 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S4
369 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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10.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.46 lb/hp
Audi S4
10.77 lb/hp
26.46 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi S4
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
480 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi S4
480 mi
690 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi S4
142.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
