The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Audi S4 (05 - 07)
€ 32,400
€ 55,600
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.8 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi S4.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi S4
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.2
69.8
76.1
71.7 in
Width
69.8 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.9 in
Height
56.2 in
106.8
187.8
104
180.6
187.8 in
Length
180.6 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi S4
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
12.58 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi S4
B7
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi S4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
BBK
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
339 hp
Audi S4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Audi S4
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi S4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.28 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
21.16 lb/hp
11.28 lb/hp
Audi S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi S4
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
18 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
18 mpg
Audi S4
25 mpg
city
12 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
621 mi
Range
295 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
295 mi
Audi S4
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
252 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
252 kWh
Audi S4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
517 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi S4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
