2006 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2006 Audi S4
To start off, both 2006 Volkswagen Passat and 2006 Audi S4 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 148 kg more than 2006 Audi S4.
Because 2006 Audi S4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi S4 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Audi S4 (411 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volkswagen Passat | 2006 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Audi |
| Model | Passat | S4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 339 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1423 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
