The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. Audi RS4 (05 - 07)
€ 44,300
€ 71,700
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat GTE is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Audi RS4.
VW Passat GTE
Audi RS4
57.3
72.1
82
55.7
71.5
76.1
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.3 in
Height
55.7 in
109.9
187.7
104
180.7
187.7 in
Length
180.7 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
Audi RS4
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.18 %
General
VW Passat GTE
Audi RS4
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)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
Audi RS4
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGE*
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
414 hp
Audi RS4
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi RS4
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Audi RS4
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
9.19 lb/hp
Audi RS4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Audi RS4
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
18 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
18 mpg
Audi RS4
No data
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
1827 mi
Range
292 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
292 mi
Audi RS4
Environmental Impact
32.2 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).
253.8 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi RS4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Audi RS4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
