The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Audi S4 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 43,200
€ 62,600
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Passat 3.6 V6 is 1.1 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi S4 TDI
57.9
71.7
81.2
55.3
72.7
79.6
71.7 in
Width
72.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
55.3 in
106.8
187.8
111.2
187.8
187.8 in
Length
187.8 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi S4 TDI
3796 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5104 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
7.41 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi S4 TDI
B7
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi S4 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
*BWS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
342 hp
at 3850 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
342 hp
Audi S4 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi S4 TDI
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi S4 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 TDI
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.99 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
11.99 lb/hp
Audi S4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi S4 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
38 mpg
Audi S4 TDI
19 mpg
city
33 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
454 mi
Range
581 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
581 mi
Audi S4 TDI
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).
127.6 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi S4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Audi S4 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
