The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 tiptronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 60,600
€ 35,200
€ 60,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
55.3
72.5
79.6
58.1
72.1
82
72.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.3 in
Height
58.1 in
111.2
186.8
109.7
187.7
186.8 in
Length
187.7 in
111.2 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.2 %
General
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
B9 (8W)
Generation
B8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CWGD
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Audi S4
349 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi S4
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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10.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Audi S4
10.77 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi S4
31 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
480 mi
Range
695 mi
Audi S4
480 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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).
111.8 kWh
Audi S4
142.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
