The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) vs. Audi S4 tiptronic (16 - 18)
€ 43,700

€ 60,600

€ 43,700
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 considerably. The VW Passat GTE is 5 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Audi S4.
VW Passat GTE
Audi S4
58.4
72.1
82
55.3
72.5
79.6
72.1 in
Width
72.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.4 in
Height
55.3 in
109.7
191.9
111.2
186.8
191.9 in
Length
186.8 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
Audi S4
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.44 %

General
VW Passat GTE
Audi S4
B8
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)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
Audi S4
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
CWGD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
349 hp
Audi S4
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi S4
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Audi S4
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S4
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17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.74 lb/hp
10.77 lb/hp
Audi S4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Audi S4
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat GTE
168 mpg
31 mpg
Audi S4
No data
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
2219 mi
Range
480 mi
VW Passat GTE
2219 mi
480 mi
Audi S4
Environmental Impact
26.6 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 GTE
26.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi S4
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
43 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Audi S4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data