The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Audi S4 tiptronic (05 - 07)
€ 35,200
€ 58,100
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi S4.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi S4
58.1
72.1
82
56.2
69.8
76.1
72.1 in
Width
69.8 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.1 in
Height
56.2 in
109.7
187.7
104
180.6
187.7 in
Length
180.6 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi S4
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
16.84 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi S4
B8
Generation
B7 (8E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi S4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJS*
Engine Code
BBK
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
339 hp
Audi S4
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Audi S4
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi S4
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
Audi S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi S4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
19 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
19 mpg
Audi S4
33 mpg
city
13 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
695 mi
Range
318 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
318 mi
Audi S4
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
233 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
233 kWh
Audi S4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Audi S4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
