Audi S4 2016 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S4) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Passat) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 354 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Audi S4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S4 engine produces 204 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Audi S4 reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 4.7 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S4 consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S4 could require 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1530 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.48 m | |
| Audi S4 is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi S4 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 650 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Audi S4 has 145 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`265 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 24 600 | 13 200 | |
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