The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Audi S4 S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 43,200
€ 55,900
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,900
ⓘ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 3.6 V6 is 2 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi S4.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi S4
57.9
71.7
81.2
55.4
71.9
80.3
71.7 in
Width
71.9 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.9 in
Height
55.4 in
106.8
187.8
110.7
185.7
187.8 in
Length
185.7 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi S4
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.26 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi S4
B7
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi S4
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
*BWS*
Engine Code
CAKA, CCBA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
328 hp
Audi S4
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi S4
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi S4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.96 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
11.96 lb/hp
Audi S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi S4
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
29 mpg
Audi S4
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
454 mi
Range
468 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
468 mi
Audi S4
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi S4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi S4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
