The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Audi S4 tiptronic (16 - 18)
€ 32,400
€ 60,600
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,600
ⓘ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 VW Passat 1.8 TSI is 0.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi S4.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi S4
57.9
71.7
81.2
55.3
72.5
79.6
71.7 in
Width
72.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
55.3 in
106.8
187.8
111.2
186.8
187.8 in
Length
186.8 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi S4
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
414 lb
11.01 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi S4
B7
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi S4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
CWGD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
349 hp
Audi S4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
369 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
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
21.16 lb/hp
10.77 lb/hp
Audi S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi S4
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
31 mpg
Audi S4
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
621 mi
Range
480 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
480 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi S4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Audi S4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
